Description
This pineapple cucumber salad is a refreshing tropical side dish made with juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, fresh lime juice, and herbs. Perfect for summer, detox meals, or light lunches, it’s naturally hydrating, low in calories, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced (peeled optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or cilantro
⅛ teaspoon Himalayan salt or sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Optional:
1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (for sweetness)
¼ teaspoon red chili flakes or Tajín (for spice)
2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions
1 tablespoon chopped bell peppers
Instructions
1. Wash and slice the cucumber. Peel if preferred. Dice fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
2. Add cucumber and pineapple to a large salad bowl.
3. Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients.
4. Gently mix until evenly coated.
5. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
6. Plate the salad cold, optionally garnished with extra herbs or lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh lime for the best flavor.
Add jalapeños for a spicy version or honey for a sweeter twist.
Make ahead tip: store undressed salad and mix just before serving.
Great as a side dish with grilled meat, seafood, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Clean Eating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg