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Thomas Baker

Pineapple Cucumber Salad Easy Fresh Recipe for Busy Nights

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for an easy dinner or a spring side dish. Combining sweet pineapple with crisp cucumber and a zesty lime dressing, it makes a wonderful weeknight meal or family dinner option that feels both tropical and fresh.
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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)
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Chop the pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cut the cucumber into small cubes or half-moon slices.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño if using them.
  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 to make the dressing.
  6. Combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
  9. Serve the salad right away or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  10. Before serving, garnish with additional cilantro or a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra brightness.

Notes

  • For added texture, sprinkle in some chopped peanuts or cashews. This salad can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead, but keep the dressing separate and toss it in just before serving to maintain freshness. To mellow the red onion's sharpness, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes before adding.