Thai Cucumber and Pineapple Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tangy-sweet flavors, this Thai Cucumber and Pineapple Salad is the perfect side dish to liven up any meal. Combining the crunch of crisp cucumbers, the tropical sweetness of juicy pineapple, and a hint of heat from red chili, this salad is balanced by a savory-sweet lime dressing infused with fish sauce and brown sugar. Topped with roasted peanuts for a satisfying crunch and fresh cilantro for a zesty finish, it's a delightful medley of textures and flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant salad is as quick as it is satisfying. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a palate-cleansing side to spicy Thai-inspired dishes, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option packed with bold, fresh ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Pineapple
- 1 small Red chili
- 1 small Shallot
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice into thin half-moons.
Peel and core the pineapple. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red chili (remove seeds if you prefer less heat) and the shallot.
Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves to form the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, pineapple chunks, chili, shallot, and cilantro.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Transfer the salad to a serving plate or bowl and sprinkle with roasted peanuts for a finishing crunch.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their peak, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3152 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.1 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2014 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
