Pineapple is not just a juicy, tasty fruit; it is also packed with nutrients. It contains plenty of vitamin C, fibre, potassium, calcium and phosphorus, and very little fat or cholesterol, which gives it a special place in a healthy diet.

Pineapple can be cooked in various ways or made into juice, smoothies or salads. For people who want to eat healthily to control their weight, it can be an excellent ingredient.

So this time, add pineapple to your usual cucumber salad. Combining the freshness of cucumber with the sweet-sour taste of pineapple, this salad is as nutritious as it is tasty. Served with lunch or as a light afternoon snack, it will please everyone in the family, young and old.

• First wash the pineapple and cucumber well and drain. Cut both into small cubes as you like and put them in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, black salt (bit lobon), ordinary salt to taste, a little sugar, mustard paste or kasundi, chopped green chillies and chilli flakes to make a dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the pineapple and cucumber and mix gently so everything is evenly combined. Scatter chopped coriander leaves over the top and toss lightly again.
• Finally, chill the salad in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.