Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly embodies the essence of summer. This salad combines juicy, sweet pineapple and crunchy cucumbers, all brought together by a zesty lime dressing. It’s not just delicious; it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The colorful ingredients create an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests while offering a nutritious boost to your meal.
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)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Dice pineapple and cucumber and slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 192mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg