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Fresh Pineapple Cucumber Salad

This vibrant summer salad mixes sweet pineapple and crisp vegetables in a tangy, spicy lime dressing.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Fresh Pineapple Cucumber Salad
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
1 hour 20 minutes
Serves
6

When the weather warms up, I love putting together this pineapple and cucumber salad. It is bright, crunchy, and brings a wonderful mix of sweet and savory flavors to the table. It has become my go to side dish for backyard barbecues because it pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, pork, or fish.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how easy it is to customize based on what I have in the kitchen. If you want to keep the cucumbers extra crunchy, I suggest using English or Persian varieties since they have thin skins and fewer seeds. Just remember to add the dressing shortly before serving to keep everything crisp and fresh.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup radish, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sweet Asian chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic until the dressing is well combined.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the pineapple, cucumber, radish, bell pepper, red onion, blueberries, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and green onions.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss carefully to coat everything evenly.

  4. 4

    Place the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour before serving.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste just before you bring it to the table.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day, though it is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to prep ahead, keep the dressing separate and only combine it with the salad one hour before you are ready to eat. Adding a sprinkle of crumbled feta or goat cheese right before serving is a lovely way to add extra creaminess.

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