Description
This refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that will brighten up any meal. With juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and a zesty dressing, it’s a delightful side dish or light lunch option.
Ingredients
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Fruit and Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
Dressing:
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cilantro or mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together chili powder, lime juice, honey, and salt.
- Toss and Coat: Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetables, then toss gently to coat.
- Allow Flavors to Blend: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cucumber Salad, Salad Recipe, Summer Salad, Fresh Salad, Pineapple Recipe
