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Sweet & Pickled Cucumber Pineapple Salad

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Layers and layers of flavor! Sweet meets spice, and crunch meets juice in this Instagram-favorite salad. What are you pairing with this refreshing summer side?

Recipe Summary

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber(s), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 can (20 oz.) DOLE® Canned Tropical Gold® Pineapple Chunks in 100% Pineapple Juice, drain and reserve 2 Tbsp juice (as an alternative to pineapple tidbits)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or chili crisp, adjust to heat level
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame oil, optional, for depth
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro or green onion, chopped

Steps to Sunshine!

  1. Slice cucumber and red onion thinly and place in a large bowl.
  2. Add the drained Dole pineapple tidbits to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, sugar/honey, chili flakes, salt, and sesame oil (if using).
  4. Pour the brine over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. Stir once or twice for even pickling.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro or green onion before serving.

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