Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a fresh salad that’s perfect for easy dinner and weeknight meal planning. This quick side dish combines vibrant flavors with simple ingredients for a family dinner everyone will love.
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
- Cut the pineapple into small chunks and slice the cucumber into half-moon shapes or cubes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño if using, then chop the cilantro and crumble the feta cheese if desired.
- Mix the lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to create the dressing.
- Combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top if using, then serve right away or chill for 15 to 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. Garnish with extra cilantro or a splash of lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews
- Make it ahead up to 6 hours in advance but add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness
- Soak the red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its flavor if preferred
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fresh, Healthy
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg