Description
A zesty and hydrating tropical salad featuring fresh pineapple, crisp cucumber, and a vibrant lime-cilantro dressing.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
2 large English cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp honey or agave nectar (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional: 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
Instructions
Step 1: Peel and core a fresh pineapple, then cut it into bite-sized cubes until you have roughly 3 cups.
Step 2: Slice the English cucumbers into thin half-moons. There is no need to peel them if the skin is thin.
Step 3: Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro.
Step 4: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sea salt, and honey until well combined.
Step 5: Place the pineapple, cucumber, and onion into a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over the top.
Step 6: Toss gently to combine, then fold in the fresh cilantro.
Step 7: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to let the juices mingle.
Notes
For a spicy twist, add a pinch of red chili flakes or fresh jalapeño. Always use fresh pineapple over canned for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
