Description
A vibrant, refreshing dish combining sweet pineapple and crisp cucumbers, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, diced
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by dicing the ripe pineapple and slicing the cucumbers in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, olive oil, and honey (if you’re using it). Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pineapple and cucumber, tossing gently to coat.
- If you like, garnish with fresh cilantro or mint to elevate the presentation and flavor.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For enhanced flavors, let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Consider adding some diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, summer, pineapple, cucumber, refreshing, healthy