Cucumber Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño

Cucumber Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño
Cucumber Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional sitting time. Serve this salad as a fiery first course for an Asian-style entrée such as a stir-fry, or use it as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6 to 8
Salad Pepper Vegetable Quick & Easy Pineapple Cucumber Summer Jalapeño Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Carbohydrate 36 g(12%)
  • Fat 1 g(1%)
  • Fiber 2 g(9%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(1%)
  • Sodium 154 mg(6%)
  • Calories 150

Preparation Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer syrup to large bowl and refrigerate until cold. Add pineapple to syrup. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Add cucumber and next 3 ingredients to pineapple mixture; stir to coat. Line plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad atop lettuce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Preparation Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer syrup to large bowl and refrigerate until cold. Add pineapple to syrup. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Add cucumber and next 3 ingredients to pineapple mixture; stir to coat. Line plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad atop lettuce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.