Description
This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a light, refreshing side dish that’s perfect for summer! With juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and a tangy lime-honey dressing, it’s sweet, savory, and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pineapple, diced (fresh preferred)
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (English or Persian)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- Sliced jalapeño for heat
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber slices, red onion, and fresh herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey (or agave), salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Add any optional toppings like jalapeño, sesame seeds, cheese, or peanuts.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh the same day.
- For a tropical twist, add diced mango or papaya.
- To make it a meal, serve with grilled shrimp or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: Pineapple Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad, Tropical Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Healthy Side Dish