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Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Pineapple Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Summer Flavor Awaits

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing blend of sweet pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and zesty lime dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups pineapple Fresh pineapple recommended for best flavor.
  • 1 large English cucumber Diced into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 1/4 cup red onion Finely sliced for sharpness.
  • 1/2 unit jalapeño Minced; remove seeds for less heat.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
For the Dressing
  • 2 unit lime juice Fresh lime juice is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Substitute with avocado oil if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Can be omitted based on sweetness preference.
  • to taste unit salt Adjust to taste.
  • to taste unit black pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice 2 cups of fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop 1 large English cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Finely slice 1/4 cup of red onion.
  4. Mince half a jalapeño, adjusting the heat to your preference.
  5. Chop 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro.
  6. In a mixing bowl, toss together the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 limes' juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey until emulsified.
  8. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  10. Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill salad for best flavor before serving. Dice cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces for optimal texture.

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