Description
Mexican-inspired pineapple cucumber salad offers a zesty fusion of tropical sweetness and cool crispness. Lime, chili, and fresh herbs dance together, creating a refreshing side dish that brings summer flavors to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple, chopped
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
Herbs and Garnish:
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) cilantro, roughly chopped
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice fresh pineapple and cucumber into uniform, bite-sized cubes, creating a vibrant, crisp foundation for the salad.
- Transfer the diced tropical fruits into a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring they are gently combined without crushing the delicate pieces.
- Carefully zest and squeeze fresh lime over the fruit mixture, using gentle circular motions to distribute the citrusy essence evenly.
- Sprinkle roughly torn cilantro leaves throughout the salad, allowing the herb’s bright, aromatic notes to complement the sweet and tangy components.
- Delicately season with a pinch of sea salt and a whisper of cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
- For optimal taste and texture, refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the ingredients to become slightly chilled.
- Present the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or light accompaniment, garnishing with additional cilantro leaves if desired.
Notes
- Prep this vibrant salad just before serving to maintain the crisp texture of cucumber and fresh pineapple chunks.
- Zesting the lime directly into the bowl adds bright, aromatic citrus notes that enhance the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Chilling the salad for 15-30 minutes can help the flavors meld together and provide a refreshingly cool side dish.
- Choose ripe, sweet pineapple and firm cucumber for the best balance of juicy and crunchy textures.
- Adjust salt and pepper sparingly to complement the salad’s natural tropical flavors without overpowering them.
- Fresh cilantro brings a delightful herbal brightness that ties the fruit components together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg