Description

Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This colorful salad combines juicy pineapple with crunchy cucumbers, bright red onion, and fragrant cilantro, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light side for any meal, this salad is incredibly easy to prepare and offers a delightful taste of the tropics.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
1 large English cucumber, diced
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Dice the pineapple and cucumber, slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using), and chop the cilantro.
Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Combine: In a large bowl, mix the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 80
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg