Description
A bright, refreshing salad combining juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, red onion, mint, and a zingy chili-lime dressing. Perfect for summer meals, barbecues, or a light, healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl if desired for extra freshness.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped pineapple, sliced cucumber, red onion, and mint leaves.
- Drizzle lime juice over the salad, then sprinkle with chili flakes and salt.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra mint or a lime wedge if desired.
Notes
- Use English cucumber for thinner skin and fewer seeds.
- Adjust chili flakes to control the heat level.
- Soak red onion in cold water to reduce sharpness if desired.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours for peak texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple salad, cucumber salad, chili lime salad, refreshing summer salad, vegan tropical salad