Pineapple Cucumber Salad
This pineapple cucumber salad is fresh, juicy, and packed with tropical flavors, crisp cucumbers, lime dressing, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical / American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
1 large English cucumber, diced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Dice or slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño if using, chop the cilantro, and crumble the feta cheese.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top if using.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with extra cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime before serving if desired.
Notes
Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor and texture.
Feta cheese adds a delicious salty contrast but can be omitted for a vegan version.
Adjust jalapeño and red pepper flakes based on desired spice level.
Best served chilled on warm days.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/pineapple-cucumber-salad/
