Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet pineapple with crisp cucumber and zesty lime. This colorful salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritional powerhouse, making it the ideal choice for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light weeknight meal. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this salad will impress your guests and elevate any dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice fresh pineapple and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Chop the Aromatics: Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine diced pineapple, cucumber slices, and drained red onion.
- Dress It Up: Add lime juice and chopped cilantro; gently toss to combine.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve & Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl or individual plates and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 22mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg