Coconut Lime Cucumber Salad

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A crisp, refreshing salad with cool cucumber, sweet coconut, and bright lime dressing for a light island-side accompaniment. This Hawaiian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, shredded coconut, lime juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 100 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and dice 2 medium cucumbers into 1/4-inch cubes.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, and 2 tbsp lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro before serving.

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