Description
Looking for the best pineapple cucumber salad? This quick, easy, and healthy summer idea is full of bold, fresh flavor! It’s a simple and refreshing combo that’s perfect for picnics, light meals, or party platters. With bright pineapple and crisp cucumbers, this is one of the best easy salad ideas to make on a hot day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice cucumber into thin rounds and cut pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop fresh cilantro.
- Combine cucumber, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best texture and flavor.
- Add chili flakes or Tajín for a spicy twist.
- Mint can be used instead of cilantro for a different flavor profile.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg