Description
Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad combines juicy, sweet pineapple with crisp cucumber for a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s dressed with a zesty lime vinaigrette that enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit while adding a hint of spice from jalapeños. Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or a topping for tacos, this salad is versatile and easy to make. With minimal prep time and fresh ingredients, it’s the ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or any occasion when you want to impress your guests with something bright and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg