In addition to its high content of vitamins B1, C, folic acid and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and sodium, pineapple also aids digestion, strengthens the immune system, regulates glucose levels, prevents cancer (Bromelain fights cancer cells) and is good for the heart.
Step To Health suggests 3 light pineapple salad recipes that can be eaten for dinner, even for those who are in the process of losing weight.
Pineapple Salad with Spinach
Ingredient:
90g spinach, 45ml vinegar, 100ml water, 150g pineapple, 75g walnuts, 75g raisins, 5ml olive oil, 5ml mustard, 50ml Greek yogurt, 10g chopped parsley, 5g salt.
Making:
Rinse the spinach with water and vinegar and add to the bowl with the pineapple. Crush the walnuts in a mortar until they have a paste-like consistency. Then mix them with the raisins and add to the bowl with the spinach and pineapple.
For the salad dressing, mix together the yogurt, olive oil, mustard, and parsley. Add a teaspoon of salt at the end for extra flavor.
Finally, drizzle the dressing over the salad, serve and enjoy the pineapple salad.
Pineapple salad with cucumber and yogurt
Ingredient:
½ lettuce, 1 large cucumber, ½ red pepper, 1 apple, 150g pineapple, 45g chopped coriander, 5g salt, 45ml pineapple yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, 5g white pepper.
Making:
Cut the peppers, apples and cucumbers into small pieces, no need to peel.
Wash the lettuce with water and vinegar and place in a bowl with the previously prepared ingredients. Add the pineapple and coriander.
Then add salt, pepper and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
Place the salad in the refrigerator for 20 or 30 minutes.
Finally, arrange the salad on a separate plate, drizzle with yogurt and enjoy.
