Pineapple Cucumber  Salad

Ingredients 

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peeled, cored fresh pineapple cut into 1/3 inch pieces
• 1 cucumber, peeled, sliced thinly
• 1 carrot, peeled and julienned
• 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups torn salad greens
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method     

Bring sugar, vinegar and water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir constantly until reduced to about 1/2 cup; takes about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and place into refrigerator. When chilled, add pineapple pieces. Cover and return to refrigerator for one hour.