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Close-up of an easy pineapple cucumber salad in a clear glass bowl, featuring fresh pineapple chunks, sliced cucumbers, chopped herbs, cracked black pepper, and a lime half with a spoon resting inside.

Zesty Pineapple Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and hydrating salad combining sweet pineapple chunks and crisp cucumber slices tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing with fresh cilantro.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tropical
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 95kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl (For mixing)
  • 1 Chef's knife (For chopping)
  • 1 Whisk (For dressing)

Ingredients

  • 1 small Pineapple - Cubed
  • 1 large English cucumber - Sliced
  • ¼ cup Red onion - Diced (optional)
  • ½ cup Cilantro - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Or agave
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt - Fine grain
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 1 pinch Chili flakes - Optional

Instructions 

  • Slice the pineapple and cucumber into uniform bite-sized chunks.
  • Whisk lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
  • Combine the pineapple, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
  • Fold in the fresh chopped cilantro until evenly distributed.
  • Let the salad marinate for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with extra sea salt or chili flakes just before eating.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for the best crunch and minimal seeds. Add chili flakes for a sweet and spicy kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 95kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 0.5g (1%) | Sodium: 295mg (13%) | Potassium: 320mg (9%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 120IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 60mg (73%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)