Description
This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a delightful blend of fresh pineapple and cucumber, tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for quick meals and warm weather gatherings, its balance of sweet and savory flavors makes it a must-try for healthy eaters looking for easy homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-size chunks – 450g
- 1 large english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons – 300g
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped – 10g
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 30ml
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, 15ml
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 7ml
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1.5g
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste – about 0.5g
- Pinch red chili flakes, 0.2g
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks and sliced cucumber.
- Add the finely chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, fine sea salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as preferred, then sprinkle in the red chili flakes. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for a refreshing option.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a mix of herbs like mint or basil alongside cilantro.
This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours before serving, enhancing the flavors.
Feel free to adjust the level of sweetness or spice by modifying the maple syrup or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg