Description
A delightful and refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the crispness of cucumber, all tossed in a tangy lime dressing. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1 large cucumber (sliced or diced)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to coat.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy the chilled salad as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.
- Pair this salad with grilled meats or spicy dishes for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
