4.7 from 9 votes
Asian Pineapple Cucumber Salad
This Asian Pineapple Cucumber Salad is the perfect summer dish, packed with sweet and savory flavors. It has a delightful crunchy texture and pairs well with many main courses.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 189 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Asian , Thai
Ingredients
- 1 small pineapple cleaned and thinly sliced, about 4 cups
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-2 medium shallot thinly sliced (See note below)
- 2 oz (50g) dried shrimp finely chopped (about 1 1/2 tbsp), optional
- 1 fresh red chili seeded and minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 - 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped, optional
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumber and place it in a bowl. Add salt, toss together, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out some moisture. Rinse the cucumber and gently squeeze out the extra moisture.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, shallot, dried shrimp (if using), chili, fish sauce, lime juice, and herbs. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If shallots are not available, you can substitute them with red or white onion, using about 1/4 of a medium-sized onion.
Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1150mg
(48%)
Potassium
455mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
507IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
129mg
(143%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1150mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 129mg | 143% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.