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Vibrant Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad with golden pineapple, unpeeled cucumber rounds, and purple onion with a glossy citrus sheen.
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Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Fresh Jalapeño and Lime

A vibrant, refreshing Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad featuring juicy golden pineapple, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfectly balanced with fresh jalapeños and red pepper flakes for an addictive summer side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Salad Components
  • 4 cups (600g) Fresh Pineapple cut into large cubes
  • 2 medium (400g) Cucumbers sliced into thin rounds, unpeeled
  • 1/2 medium (60g) Red Onion thinly sliced into slivers
  • 2 medium (30g) Jalapeño Peppers sliced into thin rounds with seeds
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Cilantro finely minced
Glossy Citrus Dressing
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Neutral Oil avocado or grapeseed oil
  • 1 tsp (7g) Honey or agave nectar
  • 1 tsp (2g) Dried Red Pepper Flakes for garnish and heat
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Sea Salt to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife For dicing pineapple and slicing veggies.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Neutral colored for best presentation.
  • 1 Small Jar To emulsify the citrus dressing.

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cut the fresh pineapple into large, juicy 1-inch golden cubes and place them in a large neutral bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the unpeeled cucumbers into rounds and the red onion into curved slivers. Slice the jalapeños into thin rings, keeping the seeds intact.
Emulsify and Assemble
  1. Whisk the lime juice, neutral oil, honey, and salt in a small jar until a glossy, emulsified dressing forms.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pineapple and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until every piece has a wet, shimmering sheen.
  3. Generously dust the entire surface with dried red chili flakes and finely minced fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalProtein: 2gFat: 4gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use the freshest pineapple possible; the enzymes in fresh pineapple (bromelain) react beautifully with the lime juice.
For a milder version, remove the seeds from the jalapeños but keep the red pepper flakes for color.
Keyword Pineapple Jalapeño Salad,Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad,summer salad

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