Pineapple Cucumber Salad: The Ultimate Refreshing Side
Pineapple Cucumber Salad: The Ultimate Refreshing Side is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together the sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors of fresh ingredients. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or light lunches, this quick and easy salad adds a burst of color and flavor to any meal. The refreshing combination of juicy pineapple and crisp cucumber, enhanced by a zesty lime dressing, makes it an irresistible side dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh pineapple (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 large English cucumber (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (finely minced, seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave nectar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave nectar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg