Description
Get ready to experience a burst of tropical flavors and refreshing crunch with this delightful Pineapple Cucumber Salad. This vibrant and nutritious dish is the perfect way to celebrate the warm summer days or add a taste of the tropics to any meal. Featuring juicy pineapple, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and refreshing elements that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced (English or Persian recommended)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, sliced cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss the ingredients together.
- Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime over the salad and season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and maintain the crunch of the cucumbers.
- Before serving, give the salad one final toss and enjoy this refreshing tropical delight.
Notes
This salad is versatile and can be customized with additional ingredients such as diced jalapeño for a spicy twist, diced mango or avocado for a tropical flair, or protein-rich elements like quinoa or grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg