Pineapple Cucumber Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining sweet pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and zesty lime juice, perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 medium pineapple, peeled and diced Make sure it’s ripe for the best sweetness.
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced Can be cut into sticks or rounds.
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped Adds crunch to the salad.
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced Offers a zing to balance sweetness.
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Can substitute with cilantro or basil.
- 1 medium lime, juiced Enhances freshness.
- to taste salt and pepper Season according to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by peeling and dicing your pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and dice the cucumbers as well.
- Finely chop the red bell pepper and red onion.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad mixture.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated.
Serving
- Serve the salad immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can prepare the salad a few hours in advance, but it's best served fresh. Avoid excess moisture by patting cucumbers dry.