Cucumber and Pineapple Salad with Mint
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Cucumber and Pineapple Salad with Mint! Bursting with tropical sweetness from juicy pineapple and crisp coolness from fresh cucumber, this dish comes alive with a zesty lime and honey dressing. Fresh mint leaves add a fragrant herbal note, making it the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal side dish or appetizer for summertime gatherings, picnics, or any meal that needs a healthy, flavorful lift. Serve it chilled and let the flavors transport you to a tropical paradise! Keywords: cucumber pineapple salad, healthy summer salad, mint pineapple recipe, refreshing side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 small pineapple
- 0.5 cups fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat dry. Slice them into thin rounds or semi-circles, depending on your preference.
Step 2
Peel the pineapple and remove the core. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
Step 3
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Roughly chop the mint leaves if they are large.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, pineapple chunks, and fresh mint leaves.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 7
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve the salad cold as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1124.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 591.9 |
| Total Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 618.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 80.4g | |
| Protein 12.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 516.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2011.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories