Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad combines juicy pineapple, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing to create a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a quick healthy snack, it’s not only easy to make but also loaded with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this tropical delight that will impress your guests or elevate your everyday meals. Enjoy it chilled as a side dish or a light main course—either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumbers, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey (or agave syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture. Add chopped cilantro and toss lightly until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg