Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful combination of sweet pineapple, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime dressing creates a delectable balance of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. When ready to serve, give the salad a final gentle toss and enjoy it chilled as a light and refreshing side dish or appetizer.
Notes
This salad is a fantastic option for those following vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg