Ingredients
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- For the Salad:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 large English cucumber, diced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Dice pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Slice cucumber, red onion, and jalapeño. Chop cilantro and crumble feta if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with feta if using. Serve immediately or chill 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
- Prep up to 6 hours ahead; add dressing just before serving.
- Soak red onion in cold water 5 minutes for milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Tropical, Fresh, Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian