Description
Light, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor—this vibrant salad is the perfect side for summer meals, BBQs, or a healthy snack! Crisp cucumbers, juicy pineapple, zesty lime, and a hint of heat make every bite pop with freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced (peeled if preferred)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the produce: Dice the pineapple and cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop your herbs and jalapeño.
- Mix it up: Add the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, herbs, and jalapeño to a large bowl.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, honey (or maple), salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
- Chill & serve: For best flavor, chill for 10–15 minutes. Serve cold or at room temp. Garnish with extra herbs if you like!
Notes
- Swap in mint for cilantro if you prefer a more cooling, mojito-style vibe.
- Add avocado or feta for a creamy twist.
- Want it spicier? Keep the jalapeño seeds in or add chili flakes. 🌶️🔥
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fusion, Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple cucumber salad, summer salad, tropical salad, vegan, healthy snack, BBQ side