Cucumber Recipes
Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Servings: 4
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Chop the pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove seeds if desired, then chop into half-moons.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately, or chill briefly for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Each serving provides approximately 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 30 milligrams of sodium, and 0 milligrams of cholesterol.
Korean Cucumber Salad
Servings: 1
Total Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1 cup (150 g)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced cucumbers to the dressing and gently toss until well coated.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Information
Each serving provides approximately 50 calories, 4 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 4 grams of unsaturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 3 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein, 200 milligrams of sodium, and 0 milligrams of cholesterol.