Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines sweet pineapple and crunchy cucumber, dressed in zesty lime juice. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad not only looks beautiful but also elevates any meal with its delightful flavor explosion. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal option for picnics, barbecues, or even as a light meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup cucumbers, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pineapple and cucumbers under cool water.
- Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice cucumbers lengthwise and cut them into half-moons or quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumbers, red onion, and mint leaves. Mix gently.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss again lightly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg