Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad that combines juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect for warm days or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, or chill for extra freshness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet pineapple for best results.
- For extra crunch, add a handful of roasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts just before serving.
- A pinch of chili flakes can add a gentle kick if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cucumber salad, vegan summer salad, refreshing fruit salad, no cook salad, tropical salad