Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This salad features juicy, ripe pineapple combined with crisp cucumbers, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or simply as a light snack. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delightful salad, making it a quick and healthy option to brighten any meal. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a topping for grilled meats and tacos, Pineapple Cucumber Salad will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
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/maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg