Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad for Your Summer Table

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for summer meals.

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Prep Time 25

Resting Time 10

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 whole ripe pineapple fresh for the sweetest flavor
1 large cucumber peeled for maximum crispness
1 small red onion soaked in cold water for milder flavor
10 leaves fresh mint chopped for added freshness
10 leaves fresh cilantro chopped for herbal brightness

For the Dressing

1 tablespoon lime juice adds a tangy zing
1 tablespoon honey substitute with agave for vegan
1 tablespoon olive oil brings richness
to taste salt to enhance flavor
to taste pepper to enhance flavor
1 small jalapeño optional for spice

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
small bowl
Knife
cutting board

Method

Preparation Steps

Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly.
Thinly slice the red onion.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, and red onion.
Stir in the chopped mint and cilantro gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently.
Season with salt and pepper and mix in jalapeño if desired.
Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes.
Gently stir before serving and garnish with additional herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 3gPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing time for the salad to rest melds the flavors beautifully. Choose ripe fruit for the best taste and properly slice vegetables for a pleasant texture.

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