Macadamia Nut and Davidson's Plum Salad with Finger Lime Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A bright and crunchy salad featuring toasted macadamia nuts, tangy Davidson's plum, and a refreshing finger lime vinaigrette bursting with citrus pearls. This australian-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs mixed salad greens, toasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped, Davidson's plum puree into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup toasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
• 3 tbsp Davidson's plum puree
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp finger lime, pulp only
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 3 tbsp Davidson's plum puree, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 small thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped macadamia nuts.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Sprinkle 2 tbsp finger lime pulp over the top just before serving for bursts of citrus flavor.