Description
A refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the crispness of cucumber, enhanced by zesty lime and aromatic cilantro—perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Begin by dicing your pineapple, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Thinly slice the red onion, and chop the cilantro.
- Tossing together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Gently fold them together.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the fresh lime juice over the tossed ingredients. Use your hands or a large spoon to mix everything together.
- Season it right: Add salt and pepper to your liking. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Serving time: Enjoy it immediately or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Prepare the diced ingredients in advance but combine with lime juice just before serving to maintain freshness. You can also customize by adding avocado or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg