This perfectly refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is wonderfully easy to make and simply delicious!
The sweetness of the pineapple is balanced by the acidity of the lime and the crunchiness of the cucumber. This recipe is perfectly simply and can easily be scaled for a small dinner or to feed a crowd.
Cucumber are an excellent source of caffeic acid and vitamin C, two antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that help fight oxidative stress and reduce signs of aging. Cucumbers are also packed with water, which means better skin, better hydration, They help flush out toxins, and are high in dietary fiber, which aids in weight loss.
The sweetness of the pineapple is balanced by the acidity of the lime and the crunchiness of the cucumber. This recipe is perfectly simply and can easily be scaled for a small dinner or to feed a crowd.
Cucumber are an excellent source of caffeic acid and vitamin C, two antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties that help fight oxidative stress and reduce signs of aging. Cucumbers are also packed with water, which means better skin, better hydration, They help flush out toxins, and are high in dietary fiber, which aids in weight loss.
Trust me. If you’re serving this salad up anytime, make A LOT. This salad is an eye-catcher and your guests will be coming back for seconds, guaranteed.
Serve with vegetable flans and vegetable roasts for a main course or with crusty bread for a light meal.
Cucumber and Pineapple Salad Recipe
Ingredients
1 tea spoon raisins
1 table spoon pineapple juice
70 gram cucumber
½ small red pepper
55 gram prepared pineapple
1 table spoon French dressing
A pinch of finely chopped fresh mint
A large pinch of sesame seeds
| Method of preparation |
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| Soak the raisins in the pineapple juice in a bowl for at least ½ hour. |
| Thinly slice the cucumber. |
| Seed the pepper and finely chop. |
| Chop the pineapple into cubes. |
| Arrange the cucumber on a serving plate. |
| Mix the pepper, pineapple and soaked raisins together and pile into the center of the cucumber. |
| Mix the French dressing and mint together and pour over the salad just before serving. |
| Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top and serve immediately. |
