Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your meals with this refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad! This tropical delight combines the natural sweetness of juicy pineapple with the crispness of cool cucumbers for a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a quick weeknight dinner side, this salad offers vibrant flavors and is incredibly easy to prepare. With a zesty lime dressing, it brings a burst of freshness that complements grilled meats or stands alone as a light meal. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
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
- Dice 2 cups of fresh pineapple and 1 large English cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice ¼ small red onion and 1 small jalapeño, if desired.
- Chop ¼ cup of fresh cilantro.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup), 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing, and toss gently to combine.
- Optional: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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