Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant salad combining sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing with optional hints of jalapeño heat and creamy feta. This easy, healthy salad is perfect as a light side dish or snack, offering a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 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)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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)
Instructions
- Dice pineapple and cucumber; thinly slice red onion and jalapeño if using. Chop cilantro and crumble feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top if desired. Serve immediately or chill 15–30 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Jalapeño and red pepper flakes add heat but can be omitted for a milder salad.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy flavor.
- Great as a side dish with grilled meats or on its own for a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-cook / Tossing
- Cuisine: Fresh / Healthy / Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 120 kcal per serving
