Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a light, crunchy, and refreshingly sweet-savory side dish that combines juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing—perfect for summer meals or a palate-cleansing snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 English cucumber, peeled and sliced or diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or ½ jalapeño, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth. Add chili flakes or jalapeño for heat if desired.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Drain excess juices if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra contrast, add crumbled feta or cotija cheese.
- Try adding mango or red bell pepper for sweetness and color.
- Mix lime and orange juice for a softer citrus flavor.
- Add Greek yogurt for a creamier variation of the dressing.
- Prepare dressing and salad separately for make-ahead ease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
