Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pineapple Cucumber Salad combining sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime, enhanced with fresh cilantro. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack, this salad is quick to make and naturally hydrating and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped pineapple, chopped English cucumber, lime zest, lime juice, and roughly chopped cilantro. Toss gently to ensure the lime juice and zest are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Season: Add salt and pepper according to taste to enhance the flavors, mixing lightly again to incorporate the seasoning.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness, or cover and keep chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted nuts like cashews or almonds.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for a more tangy or mild flavor.
- Great for a summer side dish or a healthy snack.
- Can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 day; best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: Pineapple salad, cucumber salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, refreshing side dish
