Honey-Drizzled Pineapple Pistachio Salad

This pretty dessert is easy to prepare (it’s ready in less than 5 minutes!) and nutritious enough to be served at breakfast—a great choice for brunch and other get-togethers, too.

4 cups (1 L) chopped pineapple
1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted shelled pistachios
1/2 cup (125 mL) pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
3 Tbsp (45 mL) honey

Place pineapple in medium serving bowl. Sprinkle with pistachios and pomegranate seeds and drizzle with honey. Serve.

Serves 8.

Each serving contains: 92 calories; 1 g protein; 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat);
19 g carbohydrates; 1 g fibre; 2 mg sodium; 15 g sugars

Did you know?
Vegans who avoid all animal products, including honey, can substitute maple syrup as a sweetener.

source: "Diabetes-Friendly Desserts", alive #337, November 2010