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Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad for a Tropical Escape

This Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a colorful, low-calorie dish perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Fresh Pineapple Diced into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 medium Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Add cayenne for extra heat if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro or Mint Chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and prepare by dicing the fresh pineapple, slicing the cucumber, and finely chopping the red onion.
  2. Arrange these ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
Resting
  1. Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
Serve
  1. Before serving, garnish with chopped cilantro or mint and toss gently.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, store ingredients separately and combine just before serving.

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