Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful salad combines the sweetness of ripe pineapple with the crispness of cool cucumber, enhanced by zesty lime juice and fresh herbs. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light lunch, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and invigorating flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- Finely dice the red onion; soaking it in cold water for 10 minutes can help reduce its sharpness if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salad mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss again before transferring to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg