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Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Boost

This Sweet Pineapple Cucumber Salad combines vibrant flavors, making it the perfect summer appetizer that is both healthy and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Fresh Pineapple Choose ripe pineapple for the best sweetness.
  • 1 large Cucumber Opt for English or Persian cucumbers.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Optional, adjust for spice preference.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Optional, crumbled.
For the Dressing
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Sweeten to taste.
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra kick.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare Salad
  1. Dice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks and slice the cucumber.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño (if using), then chop the cilantro.
  3. Crumble the feta cheese if using.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Combine
  1. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Toss gently.
Dress Salad
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Chill and Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving. Stir lightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, ideal for barbecues and summer gatherings. Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.

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