Pineapple Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining the sweetness of pineapple with the crispness of cucumber, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated until serving.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like avocado or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg