Description
Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the crispness of cucumber, accented by red onion, chili powder, and a tangy-sweet lime dressing. It’s perfect for warm days, gatherings, or as a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cilantro or mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and salt to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or mint before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor, though canned can be substituted.
- Resting the salad enhances the flavor—don’t skip this step.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Do not freeze, as the high water content can cause the texture to degrade.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cucumber salad, tropical salad, vegan side dish, summer salad, healthy fruit salad, lime chili salad