Asian Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Asian flavored pineapple cucumber salad in a bowl.

Asian Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Sweet pineapple, crunchy cucumber, and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy fish sauce dressing. A refreshing Asian-inspired salad perfect for summer meals.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Southeast Asian, Thai

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword Asian cucumber salad, Asian pineapple salad, cucumber salad with fish sauce, easy Asian salad, pineapple cucumber salad, pineapple salad, Southeast Asian salad, summer salad recipe, sweet and savory salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings people

Calories 189

Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

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.

Notes

If shallots are not available, you can substitute them with red or white onion, using about 1/4 of a medium-sized onion.

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