Best 7 Cucumbertomato Pineapple Salad With Asian Dressing Recipes

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Cucumber-tomato pineapple salad with Asian dressing is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines fresh summer flavors. It is easy to make and perfect for light lunches, potlucks, or side dishes. The Asian dressing used in this salad is what makes it special, as it adds a delicious sweet, tangy, and savory taste. It is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic and ginger. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it is a great low-calorie meal option.

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CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



Cucumber, Tomato, and Pineapple Salad with Asian Dressing image

Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Healthy     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-inch-long) fresh serrano or jalapeño chile, minced, including seeds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
1/2 seedless cucumber (often plastic-wrapped), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 pineapple, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cored, then sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick (2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
2 medium tomatoes (1 lb total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

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.

CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



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

THAI CUCUMBER AND PINEAPPLE SALAD



Thai Cucumber and Pineapple Salad image

Pineapples were on sale this weekend, and while looking for a recipe to use it, I ran across this one posted on the Closet Cooking blog. It's slightly modified from the posted version. A great refreshing summertime salad.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 cucumber, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 lime, juice and zest
1 teaspoon palm sugar, grated or 1 teaspoon sugar
1 birds eye chili, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix the pineapple, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and mint in a large bowl.
  • Mix the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and chili in a small bowl.
  • Toss the dressing into the salad and stir lightly to coat.
  • Serve garnished with chopped roasted peanuts.

CUCUMBER PINEAPPLE THAI SALAD



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To make an easy salad with cucumber and pineapple, simply toss the ingredients together with a simple homemade Thai salad dressing.

Provided by Darlene Schmidt

Categories     Lunch     Side Dish     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 to 1 1/2 cups pineapple (fresh or canned chunks)
1 English cucumber (or 1 medium field cucumber)
3 spring onions (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced thinly or diced)
1/2 cup dry whole roasted unsalted peanuts (or cashews)
1 cup fresh coriander
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped if leaves are large)
For the Salad Dressing:
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 red chili (de-seeded and minced, or 1 tsp. chili sauce )
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon shrimp paste or 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine all salad dressing ingredients in a cup and set aside. Place pineapple chunks in a mixing bowl.
  • To prepare cucumber: Remove skin with a vegetable peeler , then cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Slice these sections again lengthwise (several times if the cucumber is thick), then slice the other way to create cubes or chunks. Add these to the mixing bowl.
  • Slice red pepper thinly to create matchstick-like pieces. Add these to the mixing bowl.
  • Add sliced spring/green onion, plus the whole roasted peanuts.
  • Add most of the basil and coriander, putting aside a little of each for the garnish.
  • Pour over the salad dressing over and toss well.
  • Scoop salad onto a serving plate and top with the extra basil and coriander, plus a good sprinkling of nuts.
  • If desired, serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 381 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ASIAN SALAD DRESSING



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This Asian salad dressing is delicious in a salad or on stir-fried vegetables. It will last, sealed in a Mason jar, in the refrigerator for about six weeks. A tablespoon of ground ginger may be used in place of fresh. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving. Shake dressing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THAI CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD



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This is a delicious light summer salad that is a little on the sweet side rather than than the tangy-vinegary side.

Provided by Sherriel

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together.
  • Pour the rice vinegar and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a really delicious, light salad.

Provided by sandradxb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.
  • Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.
  • Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 780.3 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful ingredients: Fresh, ripe, and high-quality fruits and vegetables will ensure the best flavor for your salad.
  • Cut the vegetables and fruits evenly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
  • Use a variety of textures: For an interesting and enjoyable salad, include a mix of crunchy, soft, and juicy ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When sautéing the vegetables, do not overcrowd the pan, or they will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a good quality dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors together, so be sure to use a flavorful and well-balanced dressing.

Conclusion:

Cucumber tomato pineapple salad with Asian dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit. The Asian dressing adds a unique and delicious flavor that sets this salad apart from other fruit salads. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give cucumber tomato pineapple salad with Asian dressing a try.

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