Sweet & Savory Dish Recipe
This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, sweet, and savory dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15-30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cucumber into half-moons or small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using). Chop the cilantro and crumble the feta cheese (if using).
- Step 2: Make the Dressing In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 3: Assemble the Salad In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle with the lime dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if using.
- Step 4: Serve & Enjoy Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cucumber Salad, Summer Salad, Fresh Salad Recipe
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