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Fresh cucumber pineapple salad in a glass jar with diced tomatoes, onions, chilies, and peppers.

Cucumber Pineapple Salad Recipe

This refreshing Sri Lankan cucumber pineapple salad combines crisp cucumber, juicy pineapple, red onion, and green chili with a bright lime dressing. It's a quick tropical side dish that pairs beautifully with biryani, rice dishes, grilled meats, and curries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small baby cucumbers diced
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1/3 medium tomato diced
  • 1 slice fresh pineapple or half a mango diced
  • 1 green chili thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • pinch sugar

Method
 

  1. Dice the cucumber, red onion, tomato, and pineapple into small, even-sized pieces.
  2. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in the sliced green chili if using.
  4. Add lime juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Toss everything together until well combined.
  6. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop (optional).
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside biryani, rice dishes, curries, or grilled foods.