Refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad for a Tropical Twist
A vibrant and refreshing salad combining sweet pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and zesty dressing, perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Pineapple (diced)
- 1 large Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 Red Onion (finely sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Fresh Cilantro or Mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Cut off the top and bottom, slice off the skin, remove the core, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the Cucumber: Use a sharp knife to slice thinly.
- Finely Slice the Red Onion: Slice thinly, consistent in size.
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), chili powder, and salt.
- Combine the Ingredients: Toss pineapple, cucumber, and onion together, then drizzle dressing and mix gently.
- Add Herbs: Fold in chopped cilantro or mint.
- Chill and Serve: Allow salad to sit in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Best when served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, pineapple, cucumber, tropical salad, refreshing salad, summer recipe