Pineapple Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, perfect for a light and healthy meal or a side dish at any gathering.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
- 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)
For the Dressing:
- 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)
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Dice the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and crumble the feta cheese.
- Step 2: Make the Dressing Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Assemble the Salad Combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Sprinkle with feta.
- Step 4: Serve & Enjoy Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro or lime before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Side Dish, Easy Recipe