Thursday, July 24, 2008

Diet - Cucumber Pineapple Salad

Try this recipe for cucumber pineapple salad. It's a cool refreshing summer snack!

Ingredients
1/4 C. Sugar
2/3 C. Rice Wine Vinegar
2 T. Water
1 C. Fresh Pineapple Chunks
1 Cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 Carrot, peeled and julienne
1/3 C. Red Onion, thinly sliced
4 C. Salad Greens, torn
1 T. Sesame Seeds, toasted

Directions
In a heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar and water to a boil. Stir constantly until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and place in the refrigerator until cool. Add the pineapple. Cover and return to the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Add the cucumbers, carrots and red onions to the pineapple mixture. Toss well.

To serve, divide the salad greens among the plates. Top with the pineapple mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4, Fat: 1g, Calories: 125

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