Cucumber and Pineapple Salad
When the weather turns warm, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a Cucumber and Pineapple Salad. This quick, easy recipe combines crisp cucumber with juicy pineapple for a tropical taste that works beautifully as a refreshing side on a hot day. It’s proof that the right mix of sweet flavours, tangy dressing, and fresh herbs can go a long way. Perfect for that time of year when your vegetable patch is overflowing with garden cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 340 g tin pineapple chunks (drained weight) in fruit juices, not syrup, diced
- 500 g cucumber diced
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 red chilli finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1-2 teaspoon clear honey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion and chilli in a large mixing bowl.
- Zest the lime and scatter the zest all over the salad.
- To make the dressing, place the lime juice, honey, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small jar. Screw the lid on and shake vigorously for a few seconds to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately!
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Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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