Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

light and full of flavor

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For dressing:

For salad:

Nutritional Information

88
calories
0.4g
fat
21.1g
carbohydrates
0.6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
293mg
sodium
Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Recipe Description

Craving something light and full of flavor? This Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. With its warming chili oil, bright and juicy pineapple, refreshing cucumber, and vibrant red onion, it makes a delightful, healthful side that goes with any dinner.    

One of the great things about this spicy Thai pineapple salad is that it is so easy to make. I made it in just about twenty-five minutes, and that includes the time I added to chill the salad to allow the flavors to meld, mingle and develop. The first thing you are going to do is whisk your dressing directly in a salad bowl. Then you’re going to pile your pineapple cubes, diced cucumbers and red onions, and chopped cilantro. Toss well and chill for 20 minutes. Give the salad a good stir before serving, and enjoy! 

To make the Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare dressing

    2 min
    Step 1 - Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

    In a large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons honey with 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ¼ teaspoon chili oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients

    3 min
    Step 2 - Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

    Add in 1 ½ cups diced fresh pineapple, 1 cup diced seeded Persian cucumber, ½ cup diced red onion, and ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro and toss to coat well.

  3. 3

    Chill

    20 min
    Step 3 - Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

    Cover and transfer to the fridge for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad

    To serve, give the salad a good stir, taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Enjoy!

This light and flavorful Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad makes a perfect side dish to any meal. Diced pineapples team up with cucumbers, red onions, and cilantro, and get all dressed up in a spicy and sweet dressing! So good! Made it? Let us know if you try this recipe by tagging us on Instagram @cookmerecipes.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Manon
March 7, 2025
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Wow, this salad is sooo good! I made it for my fam dinner and they all loved it! Super easy and refreshing. Perfect for summer BBQs! 🌞🍍

Patty
January 17, 2025
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I made this Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad for a family gathering and it was a hit. The flavors were fresh and vibrant. It was so easy to throw together in no time. Everyone loved it and it paired perfectly with our grilled chicken. Proud of myself for making something so yummy.

Ursula
December 6, 2024
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OMG, this Thai Pineapple Cucumber Salad is simply fab! Whipped it up for a BBQ last weekend, and my mates couldn’t get enough. So quick and fresh – the flavours are lush! Definitely gonna be my go-to for summer gatherings. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! 🍍🥒

Yusuf Matthews
December 3, 2024
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Made this salad for a family BBQ and it was a hit. The freshness of the cucumber and sweetness of the pineapple really pop. Took less than 30 minutes, which is a win in my book. Definitely gonna make this again.

Henri Dupont
March 22, 2024
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Superb! En préparant cette salade pour un déjeuner familial, j'ai découvert que mes enfants l'ont adoré. Les saveurs sont exquises et la préparation est rapide, parfait pour nos journées chargées. Merci!

Warren
March 12, 2024
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Easy and delicious.

Yummy71
February 27, 2024
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I made this salad for a family BBQ. Everybody loved it! The mix of sweet and spicy is just great.

Valentina García
June 14, 2023
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¡Increíblemente delicioso verano!

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