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Often called the king of fruits, a pineapple takes almost three years to reach maturation. The pineapple plant’s flowers produce berries that come together around the core, so the pineapple is not just one fruit. Aside from its skin, the whole pineapple is edible, even its core. Pineapples make a great addition to tropical drinks, fruit salads and even wine. Pineapples are available year round,

 Prep Time 15 mins, Serves 4-6

Spring, Summer

Our delicious Thai-inspired Pineapple Rice Salad is bursting with flavour. It’s quick and easy to make, and is packed with Wombok, Pineapple, Cherry Tomatoes and fresh Herbs from your local Fruit and Veg shop.

• Entertaining, Healthy, Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups wombok, shredded
• ¼ large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored & thinly sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced into wedges
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped + extra to serve
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 ½ tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cashews, to serve
• ¼ cup coconut flakes, to serve

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, wombok, pineapple, tomato, spring onion, coriander, and mint.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce and sugar until well combined.
3. Add half the dressing to the rice salad and gently toss until well combined.
4. To serve, place the rice salad on a serving platter before sprinkling with the cashews and coconut, if desired. Serve with extra mint leaves and drizzle over the remaining dressing.
5. Enjoy!