Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining pineapple and cucumbers, enhanced with fresh mint and lime juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 cucumbers, sliced into rounds
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks in a bowl to catch any juice.
- Chop the Cucumbers: Wash and slice cucumbers into rounds or use a spiralizer.
- Slice the Red Onion: Thinly slice the red onion, soaking in cold water if desired for a milder flavor.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the pineapple, cucumbers, red onion, and mint leaves.
- Add Lime Juice and Olive Oil: Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the salad, mixing gently.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve Immediately: Best enjoyed fresh, garnish with additional mint leaves or a lime slice if desired.
Notes
Serve fresh for optimal taste and texture. Consider keeping dressing separate if preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Salad, Cucumber Salad, Healthy Salad, Refreshing Dish, Quick Recipe
