Description
This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, tropical-inspired side dish perfect for summer. Featuring sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and optional jalapeño and feta, it’s tossed in a zesty lime-honey dressing. Light, healthy, and vibrant, it’s ideal for barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
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1 large English cucumber, diced (or 2 Persian cucumbers)
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¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Dice the pineapple and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño. Chop cilantro and crumble feta.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
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Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
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Sprinkle with feta just before serving, if using.
Notes
Chill the salad for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Swap cilantro for mint or basil if preferred.
Omit or substitute the feta for a plant-based version for a vegan option.
Keep dressing and feta separate if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Tropical / Fusion