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Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Close-up pineapple cucumber salad in white bowl

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This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, tropical side dish made with crisp cucumbers, sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer BBQs, detox days, or as a vibrant snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion (optional), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint or cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the cucumber if needed. Slice thinly.
  2. Chop pineapple into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Optional: Soak cucumber slices in salted water for 10 minutes to remove bitterness, then pat dry.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili flakes, honey (or maple syrup), and salt.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Add fresh herbs and optional black pepper.
  8. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • For extra kick, add ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger or a splash of sriracha.
  • You can substitute lemon juice if limes are unavailable.
  • For a Thai twist, add chopped peanuts and a touch of fish sauce.
  • Avoid freezing; this salad is best fresh.