Description
This refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The combination of fresh pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and zesty lime dressing makes it a great side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
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- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large cucumber, diced (peel if desired)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or mint
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1–2 tbsp honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the pineapple, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion as directed.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the chopped cilantro or mint, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, toss together the pineapple, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy this Pineapple Cucumber Salad as a refreshing side dish or snack.
Notes
- You can add diced jalapeno for a spicy kick.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg