Description
A refreshing summer salad with juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, and zesty lime dressing that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1 large English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, 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)
- 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
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the fresh pineapple and cucumber, slicing the red onion, and jalapeño if using.
- Combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and both types of pepper in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor. Ideal for summer gatherings and picnics.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg