Description
This vibrant Pineapple Cucumber Salad combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with crunchy cucumbers, tossed in zesty lime juice for a refreshing summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the pineapple and cucumber thoroughly.
- Dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks by removing the top, bottom, and outer skin.
- Trim and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture; add honey if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, substitute cucumbers with zucchini or incorporate diced bell peppers.
- Spice it up by adding jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg