Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the crispness of cucumber. It’s an ideal choice for warm-weather gatherings, offering a burst of flavors that can elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
- 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 the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using). Chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe pineapple for the best flavor. Feel free to substitute ingredients like avocado or bell peppers for added texture.