Name: Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
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); ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a fresh, colorful, and refreshing side dish made with juicy pineapple, crisp cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a bright lime dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for summer cookouts, BBQs, picnics, or as a healthy side for grilled chicken, seafood, or tacos.

Ingredients

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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)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Wash and dice the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until combined.
Add the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Fold in the crumbled feta cheese if using.
Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for the sweetest flavor.
Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness.
Add feta just before serving for the best texture.
Fresh mint makes a delicious addition for extra freshness.
Best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Not recommended for freezing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 135 kcal
Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 345 mg
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg