Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the crispness of cucumber. This salad is an ideal choice for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a light side dish any time of the year. Tossed with a zesty lime dressing and colorful herbs, it not only adds a burst of flavor to your meal but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece on your table. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious—packed with vitamins from fresh produce. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the spice level or adding in your favorite fruits for an extra twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the pineapple and cucumber; slice the red onion and jalapeño; chop the cilantro.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve & Enjoy: Chill for 15–30 minutes if desired before serving for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg