Chilled Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Chilled pineapple cucumber salad made with fresh pineapple, crisp cucumber, red onion, serrano pepper, lime zest and juice, honey, and cilantro. A cold, refreshing side dish that stays crisp and balanced after chilling.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chilled pineapple cucumber salad, cold pineapple salad, cucumber pineapple salad with lime, pineapple cucumber salad, summer pineapple cucumber salad

Prep Time 15

Chilling 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 78kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

mixing bowls One small bowl for the dressing; one large for tossing the salad.
whisk Helps dissolve the honey and blend the dressing.
Chef's knife For cuting the pineapple, cucumber and onion.

Ingredients

zest of one lime
2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tbsp (21 g) honey
½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
2 cups (330 g) fresh pineapple cut into bite-size pieces
1½ cups (210 g) English cucumber chopped
½ cup (75 g) red onion thinly sliced
1 Serrano pepper finely diced, remove seeds and ribs for less spice if you want
¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully blended and the honey is dissolved.
zest of one lime, 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp (21 g) honey, ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt, ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
Add the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine.
2 cups (330 g) fresh pineapple, 1½ cups (210 g) English cucumber, ½ cup (75 g) red onion, 1 Serrano pepper, ¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lime if desired.
Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes before serving so the salad stays cold, crisp, and refreshing.

Notes

Nutrition is calculated assuming the full amount of dressing is consumed.
Serrano heat level will vary depending on size and whether seeds are included.
Serving weight is based on a finished, chilled salad portion.

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Nutrition info is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use.

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