Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, sweet, and savory dish that combines fresh ingredients for a zesty delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey until well combined.
- Pour the lime dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in 1/4 cup of chopped bell peppers or a handful of chopped nuts like cashews or almonds.
- To make it a heartier dish, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg