Description
A refreshing summer salad combining the sweetness of pineapple with the crispness of cucumber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and honey (if using) until well combined.
- Pour the lime juice mixture over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider including diced avocado or a handful of chopped nuts like cashews or almonds.
- Substitute the pineapple with mango for a different sweet flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg