Ingredients
– 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
– 2 cups diced cucumber (peeled or unpeeled, as preferred)
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– Juice of 1 lime
– 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Crafting your Pineapple Cucumber Salad is straightforward. Follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by washing and peeling your cucumber if desired. Dice the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
2. Chop Onion and Cilantro: Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro to add depth of flavor.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, onion, and cilantro.
4. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as preferred.
7. Chill (Optional): If desired, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
8. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.
These straightforward steps will guide you to create this vibrant and refreshing salad with ease!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g