CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

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Cucumber, Tomato, and Pineapple Salad With Asian Dressing image

Adapted from Epicurious.com and originally published the June 2006 issue of Gourmet magazine. This Vietnamese-inspired salad combines sweet pineapple and fiery serrano with cooling cucumber. This is a great side for RiffRaff's Grilled Vietnamese Chicken (Recipe #170897).

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeno chile, minced, including seeds
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise (often plastic-wrapped)
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (2 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt using side of a large heavy knife.
  • Whisk together lime juice and sugar in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in oil, garlic paste, chile, and fish sauce (to taste).
  • Add remaining ingredients, tossing to coat, and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 121.2, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 1.1

Jalyric Winfrey
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Jaretzi Garcia Garcia
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shazya Shakur
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I love the crunch of the cucumber and pineapple in this salad.


MONTEAL TAYLOR
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Amandla Lumkile
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I'm not a big fan of cucumber, but I loved this salad! The pineapple and tomato really balance out the cucumber flavor.


Afsheen Abbas
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.


Bahatarbudha Bahatarbudha
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious!


Emmanuel Stanley
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and tomatoes.


Kaiyum Mia
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I love the fresh flavors of this salad. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Ola Eniola
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Bibasha Bhusal
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sahad alom
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


World's Topper (WT)
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This is a great salad! I especially love the Asian dressing.


sonju sorder
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Great salad! I've made it many times and it's always enjoyed by all.


shell shell
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The dressing is amazing! I used a little less sugar and it was still plenty sweet.


Rockar Javed
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I love the combination of sweet pineapple, tangy tomatoes, and slightly bitter cucumber paired with a balanced dressing that fits so well!


Jeffrey Sinclair
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This salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish for any summer gathering.