This 4-ingredient Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a simple side dish recipe with amazing flavor! Zing and tang! It’s so easy because it’s ready in under 10 minutes. Whole30 too!
Other healthy recipes you’ll want to try are Couscous Salad with Broccoli and 10-minute Pineapple Salsa! Delish!
Oh, the sweet colors and tastes of summer! This Pineapple Cucumber Salad has a light and airy feel but packs some delicious flavor and it’s healthy, low calorie, and gluten-free too!
And how about a fruit salad recipe you can make in minutes? You in?
Thought so! I too just love a dish you can throw together and it looks this good and tastes even better. If you’re a fan of sweet pineapple, these Grilled Pineapple Meatballs are an easy one too! My family gives them a thumbs up.
Can you picture this fresh little salad chilling at your backyard BBQ or maybe having a laid back Sunday at your brunch table?
With only 4-ingredients, bingo your salad is born.
It takes only minutes to cut up your pineapple (you could even buy already cubed pineapple for super-fast prep!) and cucumber.
Then, you mince up some cilantro.
If you like cilantro then you have to try this Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing! Our fav for salads (any time of year) and a marinade for meat!
Finally, zest on some lime and then drizzle on fresh lime juice. The flavors really come together if you can let it sit for just a little while.
Interestingly enough, we heard some aren’t fans of cilantro. You say it tastes like soap. Well, good news! You can make this salad with basil or mint too! Just omit the cilantro and substitute the same amount of fresh minced basil (or mint).
This fresh pineapple salad is versatile. If you want it to be a salsa to serve with chips, that can totally be done!
Just chop your pineapple and cucumber into more of dice than a chunk. Add some diced jalapeños to your liking, and 1/4 cup diced onion and it’s ready for poolside dipping!
How pretty would the fresh pineapple salad be next to grilled fish or a zesty fish taco? Needless to say, this recipe makes a perfect side to most summer dishes. Here are a few combos I think would be perfect:
Microplaner – excellent for hard cheeses, onions, citrus fruits, ginger, and more!
Lemon/Lime Squeezer – perfect for getting all the juice out of your citrus fruit! Dishwasher safe.
Enjoy this salad during the summer, but really it’s good any time of the year!
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Olivia says
Most refreshing
It has the zing and the tang
The crunch and the munch
With the right amount of punch
Simply Love it
Erin Henry says
Yeah! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Olivia. It’s so easy and just the right amount of punch 🙂
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
This salad just screams summer! I love how bright and fresh it is – so perfect for jazzing up some grilled chicken! Great idea, too, to turn it into salsa! Yum!
Erin says
Totally agree, Kathryn! This recipe really jazzes up grilled fish or chicken. Perfect for summer!
Holly says
This looks like a perfect summer salad! Easy, healthy and delicious!! #winning
Erin says
Yes, healthy and delicious! Love it when that combo along with easy because that makes for the perfect recipe!
Kristen says
Such a perfect combination. It is a perfect combo for fish tacos.
Erin says
Yes, this salad (or salsa if you prefer) is a perfect complement to fish tacos. It’s so light and tasty!