Pineapple Cucumber Salad With Mint and Feta (Summer)

Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Fresh, crisp, and bursting with tropical flavor, this pineapple cucumber salad combines juicy pineapple, cool cucumber, and a hint of mint for an easy summer side dish. Ready in minutes, it's perfect for a light lunch, barbecue, or potluck.

4.7 (35 reviews) | By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

N/A

Total

25 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or cut into half-moons
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
1 teaspoon chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Prepare the produce: Peel and dice the pineapple into uniform chunks. Slice the cucumber thinly and roughly chop the mint leaves. Add them to a large mixing bowl along with the diced red onion.
2

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3

Combine: Pour the dressing over the pineapple and cucumber mixture. Gently toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
4

Add feta (optional): Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top for a creamy, salty contrast.
5

Chill: Let the salad sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition (per serving)

100 kcal

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

200mg

Sodium