Best 5 Cucumber Salad With Pineapple And Jalapeño Recipes

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**A Refreshing and Tangy Cucumber Salad with Pineapple and Jalapeño**

If you're looking for a light and refreshing salad that's packed with flavor, this cucumber salad with pineapple and jalapeño is the perfect choice. The combination of sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and spicy jalapeño creates a flavor profile that's both refreshing and addictive. This salad is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck, or as a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pineapple and cucumbers. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. Plus, it's a healthy and nutritious dish that's low in calories and fat. So what are you waiting for? Give this cucumber salad a try today!

**Additional Recipes Included in the Article:**

* Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
* Cucumber Salad with Feta and Mint
* Cucumber Salad with Avocado and Lime

These additional recipes offer different flavor variations on the classic cucumber salad, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. Whether you like your salads sweet, savory, or spicy, there's a recipe here for you. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique cucumber salad.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE & CUCUMBER SALAD



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Enjoy this sweet, refreshing salad alongside grilled meat or fish to cut through the richness and refresh the palate. If you like a little heat, adding jalapeño will give you the kick you crave. While packs of prechopped pineapple are convenient, they're almost always more expensive. When pineapple is in season, it's best to buy fresh and chop it yourself. Look for a pineapple with a golden-yellow exterior, which is a good indicator of ripeness.

Provided by Carolyn Casner

Categories     Healthy Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups halved and thinly sliced cucumber
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Stir oil, lime juice, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add pineapple, cucumber, jalapeño (if using) and cilantro; stir well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND JALAPENO



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This is my favorite cucumber salad. It's really refreshing served with a spicy entree. I do cut back to about 1/2 cup sugar and like to use black sesame seeds to give it another dash of color. From the RSVP section of Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh pineapple chunk
1 cucumber, 1/3 inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled, julienned
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded, minced
1 head lettuce, leaves separated (leaf lettuce)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer syrup to large bowl and refrigerate until cold.
  • Add pineapple to syrup.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Add cucumber and next 3 ingredients to pineapple mixture; stir to coat.
  • Line plates with lettuce leaves.
  • Spoon salad atop lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 29.7, Protein 1.7

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND JALAPEñO



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Categories     Salad     Pepper     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Pineapple     Cucumber     Summer     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 1/3-inch pieces peeled cored fresh pineapple
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
1 head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer syrup to large bowl and refrigerate until cold.
  • Add pineapple to syrup. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Add cucumber and next 3 ingredients to pineapple mixture; stir to coat. Line plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad atop lettuce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND JALAPENO



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This is my favorite cucumber salad. It's really refreshing served with a spicy entree. I do cut back to about 1/2 cup sugar and like to use black sesame seeds to give it another dash of color. From the RSVP section of Bon Appetit magazine.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c sugar
2/3 c white vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1 c fresh pineapple chunks
1 cucumber, 1/3-inch pieces
1 carrot, peeled, julienned
1/3 c red onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp jalapeno, seeded, minced
1 head leaf lettuce, leaves separated
1 Tbsp ssesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer syrup to large bowl and refrigerate until cold.
  • 2. Add pineapple to syrup. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Add cucumber and next 3 ingredients to pineapple mixture; stir to coat. Line plates with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad atop lettuce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a light, refreshing summer salad that works throughout the year.

Provided by Ann Freele

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into chunks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lime, zested
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place pineapple, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, and mint in a large bowl.
  • Whisk chili sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, lime zest, and fish sauce together; whisk in brown sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until dressing has desired sweetness. Pour chili dressing over pineapple mixture; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 203.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm cucumbers: Look for cucumbers that are deep green in color and have smooth skin. Avoid cucumbers that are yellow or have blemishes.
  • Peel and slice the cucumbers: Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the cucumbers. Then, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or half-moons.
  • Salt the cucumbers: Salting the cucumbers helps to draw out excess moisture and makes them more crisp. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes before rinsing them off.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings this salad together. Be sure to use a dressing that is both sweet and tangy. The recipe in the article uses a dressing made with pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, and jalapeños.
  • Add some crunch: To add some extra crunch to the salad, you can add some chopped nuts or seeds. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The cucumbers will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Cucumber salad with pineapple and jalapeño is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, tangy, or spicy, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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