Sweet, spicy, and incredibly crisp. This Cucumber, Pineapple, and Serrano Chile Salad is a refreshing burst of sunshine in a bowl. Combining cool, crisp cucumbers and juicy pineapple with a zesty kick of serrano and fresh mint, it comes together in just minutes. It’s the perfect, low-effort dish to bring a bright pop of tropical flavor to your next meal.

Cucumber, Pineapple and Serrano Chili Salad
Level: Easy Prep: 30 minutes Yield: 8 servings
Total: 30 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 4 medium cucumbers
  • 1 to 2 hot peppers (try serrano or jalapeno)
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 cups diced pineapple (fresh or canned and drained)
  • ½ cup chopped mint
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice (2 limes) 
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil (try olive)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 

Directions

  1. Peel cucumbers or leave unpeeled. Cut into quarters and scoop out any large seeds from the center. Cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
  2. Remove the stem, seeds and ribs from the hot pepper. Mince the pepper and add to the bowl.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Cook's Note

Try bell pepper or poblano pepper if you want less spicy heat.

Recipe from Oregon State University's Food Hero and was adapted from A Taste of Latin Heritage from Oldways, www.OldwaysPT.org 

 

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories 80 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 3.5g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 75#mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 8g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0#%
Protein 1g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Potassium 229mg 4%
Vitamin A 9mcg 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
 
Mazzullo, N. 2026, Cucumber, Pineapple and Serrano Chile Salad, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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