Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and simple salad featuring sweet pineapple and crunchy cucumber, perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 large English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced thin (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. If you're feeling adventurous, add in the jalapeño for a touch of spice.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Before serving, sprinkle the feta cheese on top if you're using it.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or salt if preferred.
- Let sit for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is very forgiving - feel free to adjust the quantities of lime, honey, onion, or even try adding grains for bulk. Be mindful of the cucumber's texture for best results.