Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pineapple Cucumber Salad that combines sweet pineapple with crisp cucumbers, perfect for summer.
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
- In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on your taste preferences.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Salad, Pineapple Salad, summer salad, salad