Description
Brighten your summer days with this Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad! This vibrant dish combines the crispness of cool cucumbers with the sweetness of ripe pineapple, creating a delightful, tropical experience for your palate. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and visually stunning, making it a must-have at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly under cold water. Peel the cucumber if desired and slice it into thin rounds. Dice the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced pineapple, and finely chopped red onion.
- Add the freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice to the bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mush the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg