Go Back
PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALAD centered hero view, clean and uncluttered
Yesica Andrews

Pineapple Cucumber Salad Easy Fresh Recipe for Busy Nights

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for an easy dinner, weeknight meal, or family dinner. Featuring sweet pineapple and crisp cucumber tossed in a zesty lime dressing, it’s a fresh salad ideal as a spring side dish.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced or 2 Persian cucumbers
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for spice)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for a salty contrast)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Method
 

  1. Chop the pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Cut the cucumber into half-moon slices or small cubes.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño if you like a bit of heat.
  4. Roughly chop the cilantro and crumble the feta cheese if using.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  8. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
  9. Serve the salad immediately or place it in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors marry.
  10. Garnish with extra cilantro or a splash of lime juice before serving for a bright finish.

Notes

  • For added texture and crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts or cashews on top. You can prepare this salad up to 6 hours ahead; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness. To soften the sharpness of the red onion, soak slices in cold water for about 5 minutes before adding to the salad.