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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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Slice the pineapple and cucumber into uniform bite-sized chunks.
  2. Whisk lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
  3. Combine the pineapple, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat.
  5. Fold in the fresh chopped cilantro until evenly distributed.
  6. Let the salad marinate for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. 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.