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Pineapple Cucumber Salad

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A bright, refreshing, and slightly tropical salad where sweet pineapple pairs perfectly with crisp cucumber, tossed in a zesty lime dressing.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 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

  1. Dice the pineapple and cucumber. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using). Chop the cilantro and crumble the feta (if using).
  2. Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the dressing.
  3. Combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
  4. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using. Serve immediately or chill 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime if desired.

Notes

  • Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
  • Prep up to 6 hours ahead, but add dressing just before serving.
  • Soak red onion in cold water 5 minutes for milder flavor.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Tropical, Fresh, Healthy
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg