Vegan Pineapple Cucumber Salad

The Vegan Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing salad. It will become ready in only ten min. Also, there are 120 kcal per serving in this side dish. You can serve this as a salad with dinner, a side dish, for snacking, or for parties as well. We can easily pair this salad with BBQ tofu, chickpea lettuce wrap, grilled corn, coconut rice, or avocado toast. The instructions to prepare your Vegan Pineapple Cucumber Salad are very simple, too. We will use pineapple, cucumber, red onion, lime juice, maple syrup, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to make it. Keep this salad in a closed dish to chill for two days only.

STATS:

• Serving size: One cup
• Total time: 10 minutes
• Number of calories: 120 kcal
• Course: Salad
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Diet: Vegan
• Cuisine: Southeast Asian
• Serving: 4
• Cooking time: Nil

EQUIPMENT:

• Chopping board
• Spoon
• Small bowl
• Mixing bowl
• Knife

INGREDIENTS:

• Quarter tsp black pepper
• Two cups of fresh diced pineapple
• 2 cups sliced cucumber
• Quarter cup thinly sliced red onion
• Two tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
• ¼ tsp salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FRESH PINEAPPLE:

• This is the main fruit in your vegan salad. You will use this for the tropical taste in your recipe. Also, it will give you a sweet taste and a refreshing feeling in your side dish. Use canned pineapple chunks after draining them as an alternative idea.

CUCUMBER:

• The second main ingredient for this salad is your cucumber. Cucumber can make your salad crunchy. Also, your salad will feel more refreshing if you use this. Here, you can add English cucumbers for the best results. But normal ones can be fine for an alternative idea as well.

RED ONION:

• Another crunchy vegetable in your salad is red onion. You will feel a little sharp taste in your recipe from adding it as well. Also, this salad will look colorful due to its use. Use green onions as a substitute, too.

LIME JUICE:

• Lime juice can maintain the extra-sweet taste of fruit and syrup in your salad. Also, it will give a tangy flavor to your side dish. Add lemon juice for another idea as well.

MAPLE SYRUP:

• Your salad dressing will become sweet once you use it. Use date syrup for another option. If you think the pineapple is sweeter, then remove it from the recipe.

CILANTRO:

• This herb can make your salad refreshing. Cilantro will make your recipe look colorful as well. Use some fresh mint as an alternative choice, too.

SALT AND BLACK PEPPER:

• Black pepper can add a little warmth to your side dish. You can add white pepper for an alternative as well. Salt will improve the flavor of your full salad, and you may use pink salt for another idea, too.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, you will wash the pineapple and vegetables.
2. Then cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces.
3. Now you will slice your cucumber and red onion as well.
4. You will take a mixing bowl and add red onion, cucumber, and pineapple to it.
5. Next, take a small bowl to combine black pepper, salt, maple syrup, and lime juice.
6. Add this salad dressing to your salad & include cilantro as well.
7. Now toss your salad to mix everything together.
8. You may enjoy this recipe right away, or you can chill it for some time if you prefer.

TIPS:

• If you use a ripe pineapple, your salad will become sweeter.
• You can chill your side dish for some time if you like it more refreshing.
• If you want spiciness in your sweet salad, then use some chili flakes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

LUNCH:

• Avocado Toast
• Quinoa Bowl
• Chickpea Lettuce Wraps

SIDE DISHES:

• Grilled Vegetable Skewers
• Grilled Corn
• BBQ Tofu

DINNER:

• Coconut Rice
• Grilled Tofu Steaks
• Sweet Potato Bowls

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add this salad to a closed box to keep it for two days max.

FREEZER:

• Your cucumber will become watery if you put it in the freezer.

FAQs:

What other fruits should I add to my recipe?

• You can include strawberries, papaya, or mango as well.

Will this salad become spicy for me?

• No, it’s a sweeter salad, but you can add chili flakes for spiciness.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Potassium: 320 g

Protein: 2 g

Iron: 0.6 grams

Vitamin A: 520 IU

Calories: 120 kcal

Fiber: 3 grams

Calcium: 35 g

Net carbs: 20 grams

Sodium: 150 g

Total carbs: 23 grams