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Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Pineapple Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer gatherings with its tropical flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Pineapple Diced, use ripe for best flavor
  • 1 large English Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro Chopped; or mint for variation
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Agave Nectar Adjust for vegan preference
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust to your taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing 2 cups of ripe pineapple and thinly slicing 1 large English cucumber. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely chop half a red onion and roughly ¼ cup of fresh cilantro, or mint. Add these to the mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey or agave nectar. Whisk until emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl and gently toss everything together.
  5. For an even more refreshing experience, cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve immediately as a side dish or light snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad is best served cold. You can prepare the ingredients 4 hours in advance but add dressing and herbs just before serving.

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