Fresh PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALAD, is a refreshing side that screams nothing but a cheery backyard party or a quick lunch or side! Made with cucumber, pineapple, red onions, red bell pepper, and cilantro, this combination complements well with its explosive flavorful dressing! Get ready coz you’re about to rake in all the amazing reviews for this salad.
Summertime is the perfect time to hit the beach! This time of the year is all about backyard barbecues, pool parties, and just soaking in the blissful breeze! Oh, how I love summer!
Despite the fun under the heat of the sun, we need to keep our bodies hydrated. And one way of taking care of ourselves during this season is to have refreshing drinks and eat watery fruits such as watermelon, citrus fruits, cucumber, pineapple, and a lot more.
If you noticed, I’m trying to mix and match those fruits every now and then. Thus the birth of this simple yet hydrating salad. I bet you’ll surely love this pineapple – cucumber combination!
Pineapple Salad Ingredients
If you enjoyed my watermelon salad recipe, I’m sure your gonna love this pineapple salad too! A sweet, savory, and mouth-watering salad you will adore! You don’t need an occasion to whip this up. Just 10-15 minutes, and you’ll have this salad for lunch or dinner in no time!
For this refreshing salad, you’ll need:
- pineapple chunks
- thinly-sliced red onions
- diced cucumber
- red & green bell pepper
Pineapple Salad Dressing
You know I go all out when it comes to my salad dressing. If you think that this salad is boring given its short list of ingredients, think again, coz this pineapple salad dressing here will surprise your tastebuds. It’s made with simple ingredients but when they’re combined together, they make an explosive summer flavor!
This humble dressing is made with only 6 easy-to-find ingredients, yet it’s chock full of flavor. It includes lime juice, olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, white vinegar, and salt and pepper.
Tangy, bright, sweet, with a little bit of heat – you get to enjoy all of these in a single serving. Oweee!
What Else Can You Add?
You can always customize and add other fruits or fresh vegetables to your pineapple salad depending on your preference. Honestly, I’ve got a couple of versions for this salad. Below are just some of my go-to add-ins.
- Add an avocado slice to blend the taste of pineapple
- Add some green leafy lettuce and cranberry for a delightful taste
- Shrimp also pairs well with pineapple
- Leftover bread can be added, see my Homemade Croutons HERE
- Love to have cheese? Throw in some diced parmesan or mild cheddar cheese
What to Serve with Pineapple Salad?
This refreshing mouth-watering pineapple salad is perfect for your summer getaways or backyard barbecue parties! Be ready to impress your family and guests by serving it with these other mouth-watering summer favorites!
More Summer Salad Recipes
Stacking up on other delightful salad to prepare this hot season? You might want to check these recipes below.
How To Make Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Add lime juice, olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Vigorously whisk for all the ingredients to blend together. In a large mixing bowl, add pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, bell pepper, and cilantro.
Pour dressing over the pineapple salad and toss until every inch of the pineapple blend is covered with the spicy vinaigrette. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until ready to be served. It tastes even better the next day.
Pineapple Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple , cut into chunks
- 1 cucumber , seeded and cut into halfmoon shapes
- 1 red onion , thin slice
- 1 jalapeno , seeded and diced
- 1 avocado , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes , crushed
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add lime juice, olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Vigorously whisk for all the ingredients to blend together
- In a large mixing bowl, add pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, avocado, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the pineapple salad and toss until every inch of the pineapple blend is covered with the spicy vinaigrette.
- Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until ready to be served. It tastes even better the next day.
Tips & Notes:
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
M Alkali says
Can I serve this with Nigeria jollof or fried rice
Amina says
Yeah sure, it would be a great combination. Thank you for sharing!!!
Duaa says
Just made, i love it, the taste is unique
imma africanbites says
Yaay! I’m glad you gave it a go. This is actually one of my favorites.
John Doe says
Swap out the vinegar for tamarind paste and add roast peanuts. Thank me later
Kathy says
I made day before n wished I hadn’t it lost all its brightness of salad, onions were soggy next time day of.
Kathy says
It was very flavorful
Kathy says
I’m going to make this but 1st paragraph mentioned mint and green pepper recipe had no green pepper or mint.
imma africanbites says
Hi, Kathy. Thank you for bringing it up. It’s red bell pepper and cilantro. I already updated the 1st paragraph.
Cheryl says
Hi. im from India..Made this twice so far for 2 family dinners… Everyone absolutely lovedddd it
I omitted the onions as everyone is not a fan of it for salads and used cayenne pepper instead of flakes in dressing
Tried a combination of cilantro and mint !!!
Cheryl says
Also used a combination of iceberg lettuce and red leaf
ImmaculateBites says
Nice nice! I am sure your version tastes great too!
Ann says
Is this an authentic south african salad? I need one for our wine dinner
Immaculate Bites says
Hello Ann, this is more American salad.
Shweta Suresh says
What could I substitute for oil or can I give it a skip?
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Shweta, you can try using yogurt or skip depending on your preference 🙂
Sheree says
Sooooo good! Thank you very much for the recipe! Used mint instead of cilantro and added leafy green lettuce (which I kept separate while the other ingredients were macerating). Went very nicely with glazed ham 🙂 Thank you again!
Immaculate Bites says
Thank you for sharing, Sheree!
Mary says
This is my first time making salad with fruit. My picky family loved it! Thank you for your recipes. Your puff puff is always a hit wherever I take it. My daughter is excited to try some on your recipes. Thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
YAY! Happy to hear it worked out well. Thanks for the feedback.
Debbie says
Delicious made it twice already. Everyone loved it that has good taste! Love your recipes!
ImmaculateBites says
Thank you, Debbie! I am so glad this was a hit with you!
Melissa says
Hi there. In the top part of the recipe it says there are mint leaves but I don’t see the quantity in the recipe itself. Can you tell me how much to and and at what stage? Thanks so much!!
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Melissa,
Didn’t include mint in here. Feel to add , if desired . Add according to preference.
The Book of Food says
I wasn’t a fan of fruits in salads until I tried pineapple and red onion. Since then, I’m hooked !
ImmaculateBites says
That was totally me a few years back!! Now I can’t get enough either :)!
Billie says
That sounds amazing!! Perfect for summer cookout!
ImmaculateBites says
It really is! Can’t wait for you to try it :)!
Renee says
Dear: Ms. Imma, I absolutely enjoy your recipes. I am a culinary graduate and do appreciate the extra step you provide for the Cook. Your website has become my goto first when I need a recipe because I love the fact that you have the Conversion Tool installed with your recipes and the Nutritional Facts at the Ready for the Professional Cook and Home Cooks.
Thank you!
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Renee!! I am so thrilled to have you here. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this feedback! 🙂
Bethina Huggins says
This recipe is now a staple. It tastes better the next day. I omit the olive oil and the read onions and add a dash of cayenne pepper. It’s so refreshing
imma africanbites says
It’s one of our favorites, too. I’m glad you like this, Bethina. Thank you for stopping by.