Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack. This easy-to-make salad combines sweet, juicy pineapple with crisp cucumbers, zesty lime dressing, and optional toppings like red onion and feta cheese. It’s not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal. Whether you serve it on its own, as a side dish, or as a taco topping, this salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Optional: jalapeño slices and crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Dice the pineapple and cucumber; slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Top with feta cheese if using; serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg