Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pineapple Cucumber Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
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, for spice)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for a salty contrast)
- 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, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber into half-moons or small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using). Chop the cilantro and crumble the feta cheese (if using).
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle with the lime dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a short time.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing based on the ripeness of your pineapple.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg