A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring juicy pineapple, cool cucumber, and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Refreshing
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Small Bowl
Whisk
Ingredients
Ingredients
2cupsFresh pineapple, diced
1largeCucumber, diced
1/2smallRed onion, thinly sliced
1/4cupFresh cilantro or mint, chopped
1smallJalapeño, finely diced (optional)Remove seeds for less heat.
1Juice ofLime
1tablespoonHoney or maple syrup
1/2teaspoonSalt
1/4teaspoonBlack pepper
Instructions
Dice the fresh pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro or mint.
If using jalapeño, remove the seeds and finely dice it.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro (or mint), and jalapeño.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled—do not reheat. For a tropical twist, swap pineapple with mango.