Cucumber Pineapple Salad
- A refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumber with sweet pineapple.
- Tangy lime dressing brings everything together in this hydrating, tropical dish.
- Perfect for hot days, picnics, and as a side for grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumber, diced (English cucumbers preferred)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for extra sweetness)
- 1/2 avocado, diced (optional for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional for color and crunch)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly. If using English cucumbers, leave skin on. For regular cucumbers, consider peeling. Cut into even 1/2-inch dice.
- Prepare fresh pineapple by removing skin and core. Cut into chunks similar in size to cucumber pieces.
- Peel and thinly slice red onion. For milder flavor, soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber, pineapple chunks, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- If using mint leaves, chop and add to the dressed salad, folding gently to incorporate.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- For best flavor development, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves just before serving.
Notes
- English or Persian cucumbers work best as they have thinner skins and fewer seeds.
- For a less watery salad, salt cucumber pieces and let sit in a colander for 15 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 145
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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