Description
This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer. The combination of sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing creates a light and flavorful salad that pairs well with grilled meats or seafood. With a hint of mint and cilantro, this salad is a tropical delight that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Dressing:
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pineapple, cucumber, and red onion. Add mint and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy cold as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews.
- Pair with grilled meats or seafood.
- Use English or Persian cucumber for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
