Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, tropical dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This refreshing salad features juicy pineapple and crunchy cucumber, tossed in a zesty lime dressing that brings everything together. It’s an ideal choice for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch at home. With minimal preparation and customizable ingredients like jalapeño for spice or feta cheese for creaminess, this salad is not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy it as a standalone meal, a side dish for grilled meats, or as a topping for tacos. Fresh, easy to make, and bursting with flavor—this Pineapple Cucumber Salad is sure to delight your taste buds!
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
Instructions
- Dice the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg