Description
A refreshing salad combining the sweetness of ripe pineapple and the crunchiness of cucumber, enhanced with lime juice and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (Use ripe for best flavor.)
- 2 cups cucumber, diced (Peel if desired.)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (Can substitute with other herbs.)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Freshly squeezed preferred.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (Optional for added kick.)
Instructions
- Start by washing your cucumbers and pineapples thoroughly.
- Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them in half lengthwise and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut your pineapple into small cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the diced pineapple and cucumber, along with the thinly sliced red onion.
- Toss in the freshly chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add chili powder if desired.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding other herbs like mint or parsley.
- Letting the salad sit for a few minutes can enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg