Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant pineapple cucumber salad, a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Juicy pineapple chunks and crisp cucumber slices come together in a light lime and mint dressing, creating a refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light snack. Enjoy this colorful salad that not only pleases the palate but also brightens up any table setting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber thinly.
- Finely dice the red onion. If too pungent, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes.
- Tear or chop fresh mint leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and honey until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and mint with the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg