Crisp Pineapple Cucumber Salad for Healthy Lunch Sides
A crisp, refreshing salad with pineapple, cucumber, fresh herbs, and a light citrus dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 English cucumbers or 3 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint or cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
Instructions
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Prepare pineapple, cucumbers, red onion, and herbs.
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Whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add optional jalapeño.
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Combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, and herbs in a large bowl.
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Pour dressing over and toss gently.
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Sprinkle optional nuts on top and serve immediately or chill briefly.
Notes
Prepare just before serving to maintain crispness; adjust sweetness and seasoning to taste.