Description
A vibrant and simple salad combining sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and fresh mint with a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the pineapple by cutting it into bite-sized chunks, ensuring they are large enough to enjoy but small enough to mix easily.
Step 2: Slice the cucumber. You can peel it for a smoother texture or leave the skin on for extra crunch. Cut into thin rounds, then halve them into half-moons.
Step 3: Thinly slice the red onion. If the raw onion flavor is too strong for your preference, soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to mellow them.
Step 4: Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves to release their aromatic oils, adding a refreshing note to the salad.
Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and chopped mint.
Step 6: Squeeze fresh lime juice over all the ingredients. Gently toss everything together until well combined and the flavors are evenly distributed.
Step 7: For the best flavor and to allow the ingredients to meld, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy cold!
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes. You can also add a drizzle of honey if you prefer a sweeter salad. To keep cucumbers crispier, add them closer to serving time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
