Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with refreshing flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad combines the sweet juiciness of fresh pineapple with the crisp crunch of cucumbers, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a side dish or a light meal. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a colorful addition to any dinner plate, you’ll love how it brightens up your table!
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
- 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 and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or let chill for 15–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg