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Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Treat

This Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, healthy dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Cucumber Thinly sliced, preferably English or Persian
  • ¼ cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 Jalapeño Optional, sliced thinly
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Optional, crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 each Lime Juice Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust according to pineapple sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality
  • to taste Salt To enhance flavor
  • to taste Black Pepper To enhance flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for heat

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by dicing fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  2. Slice cucumber thinly for maximum crunch and set aside.
  3. If using jalapeño, slice it thinly as well and set aside.
Onion and Herbs
  1. Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Chop fresh cilantro and set both the onion and cilantro aside for later.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
  2. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  2. Toss gently to distribute flavors evenly.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes for best flavor.
  2. Just before serving, crumble feta cheese over the salad if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Not recommended for freezing.

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