🥒🍍 Zesty Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Easy, Fresh & Light)
Perfect for Diabetics (with portion control) & Weight Watchers
⭐ Ingredients
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Fresh pineapple – ¼ to ½ cup (small cubes)
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Cucumber – 1 large (half-moon slices)
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Red onion – 2–3 tbsp (finely chopped)
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Fresh coriander or parsley – 2–3 tbsp (as seen in image)
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Lime or lemon juice – 2 tbsp
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Black pepper – ¼ tsp
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Salt – a pinch
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Chili flakes – optional
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Apple cider vinegar – ½ tbsp (optional for extra zest)
⭐ Instructions
1. Chop ingredients
Cut pineapple and cucumber into bite-size pieces.
Add chopped red onion and fresh herbs.
2. Prepare dressing
Mix together:
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Lemon/lime juice
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Chili flakes
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Apple cider vinegar (optional)
3. Combine
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
4. Chill & serve
Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to let flavors blend.
🍽️ Why This Is Good for Diabetics
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Cucumber is zero carb.
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Pineapple is allowed in small portions (¼ cup).
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No sugar, honey, or syrup added.
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Lemon + fiber slows down sugar spike.
⚖️ Why This Is Great for Weight Watchers
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Pineapple (½ cup) = low points
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Cucumber = 0 points
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Dressing = 0 points (no oil)
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Light, hydrating, filling
❓ Q & A Section
Q1: Is pineapple OK for diabetics?
Yes — ¼ cup fresh pineapple is safe and unlikely to spike sugar when eaten with cucumber + lemon.
Q2: Can I use canned pineapple?
No. Canned pineapple includes sugary syrup → not diabetic-friendly.
Q3: Can I add salt and spices like the picture?
Yes!
Salt, black pepper, and chili flakes are all okay.
Q4: How long can this salad be stored?
Up to 4 hours in the fridge.
Best eaten fresh because cucumber releases water.
Q5: Can I add more pineapple?
For diabetics: No, stay within ¼–½ cup.
For Weight Watchers: Yes, but points may increase slightly.
Q6: Can I add greens like parsley or coriander?
Yes! They add flavor and antioxidants — completely safe.
Q7: Can I add a little olive oil?
Yes, but:
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Diabetics: fine in small amount
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Weight Watchers: olive oil has points, so skip if you want 0–1 point salad
Q8: Is this salad okay for weight loss?
Absolutely.
Low calorie, high fiber, hydrating, and satisfying.