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pineapple cucumber salad mold with yogurt dressing

Ganieda avatar
Recipe by
Karen Feinen
@Ganieda
Rochester, NY

Yes, it's a gelatin mold! But, using a combination of cucumber puree, pineapple juice, and pineapple chunks, this is a bit different and very refreshing! Don't skip the dressing either. It's a perfect complement. Be aware, you have the option of using sugar or a substitute sweetener.

yield 4 cup(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pineapple cucumber salad mold with yogurt dressing

  • 1 lg
    cucumber
  • 1 pkg
    gelatin, unflavored
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar or equivalent substitute
  • 1 c
    pineapple chunks, unsweetened, drained
  • 1 c
    pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • 4 tsp
    lemon juice
  • YOGURT DRESSING
  • 1/3 c
    yogurt, plain
  • 1 Tbsp
    mayo-type dressing
  • 2 tsp
    sugar or equivalent substitute
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make pineapple cucumber salad mold with yogurt dressing

  • 1
    Peel the cucumber and halve lengthwise. Remove seeds.
  • 2
    Slice cucumber and place in blender. Puree. Add enough water, if necessary, to make 1 cup of puree.
  • 3
    Pour pineapple juice into a medium saucepan. If using sugar (rather than sweetener*), add it now. Sprinkle gelatin powder over juice. Stir over low heat just until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. *If using sweetener, wait until the next step to add. Some sweeteners do not do well when heated.
  • 4
    If using sweetener (instead of sugar), add it now. Also, add pureed cucumber, pineapple chunks, and lemon juice.
  • 5
    Chill until partially thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Pour into a 3 1/2 cup mold. Chill until firm.
  • 7
    Unmold and serve with dressing.
  • 8
    Dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients. Chill.
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