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Pineapple, Cucumber, and Shiso Salad





Yields
Serves 6 (about 6 cups)



Total Time
20 mins

Try this light, tart-sweet fruit salad with any ribs that have a sweet or spicy component, especially "Chinese Glazed Riblets with Garlic and Thai Basil" and "Achiote Short Ribs with Ancho Barbecue Sauce and Avocado Relish."

su-Pineapple, Cucumber, and Shiso Salad




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 slightly underripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into long, slim wedges
 3 Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
 8 shiso leaves* or 1/4 cup small cilantro leaves
 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Step 1
1

Thinly slice pineapple and cucumbers crosswise. Stack shiso leaves, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Toss all ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Step 2
2

*Find shiso (also called perilla), an aromatic herb in the mint and basil family, at Asian markets and farmers' markets.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories48
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g5%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%
Protein 0.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.