Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad
A vibrant summer salad combining sweet pineapple and crisp cucumbers, enhanced with a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, diced
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh mint leaves (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the pineapple by cutting off the top and bottom, then slice away the outer peel. Remove the core and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cucumbers after washing them thoroughly. Choose to leave the skin on or peel, then cut into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Juice the limes in a small bowl, making sure to catch any seeds.
- Mix diced pineapple and sliced cucumbers in a large bowl. Pour lime juice over and sprinkle with salt, gently tossing to combine.
- Garnish the salad with chopped mint leaves or whole leaves for an elegant touch, then serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding diced jalapeños for a spicy twist or crumbled feta cheese for a Mediterranean vibe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: summer salad, pineapple, cucumber, refreshing, light meal, vegan salad
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