Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Pineapple Cucumber Salad combining sweet pineapple, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light, healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (Approximately 300g)
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced (About 400g)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (About 30g)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (Approximately 15g)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (About 30ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (Optional, about 15g)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the cucumbers, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro to ready all the fresh components of the salad.
- Combine Salad Base: In a mixing bowl, add the pineapple chunks, diced cucumbers, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey (if using) to create a tangy and slightly sweet dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, tossing once more to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Chill and Serve: Serve immediately for a fresh crunch, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before serving.
Notes
- Honey is optional; you can omit it to keep the salad less sweet or suitable for stricter diets.
- This salad is best served chilled, but can be eaten fresh immediately after preparation.
- For extra crunch, add some toasted nuts like cashews or almonds if desired.
- Adjust lime juice and seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Fresh/Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cucumber salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, summer salad, no-cook salad
