Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Printable version)

Fresh pineapple and crisp cucumber tossed in zesty lime vinaigrette. A vibrant summer side ready in 15 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Place diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey or agave, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
03 - Pour vinaigrette over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The lime and honey dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet, making every bite feel like discovering something new
  • You can throw it together in under 15 minutes, but it tastes like you spent way more effort on it than you actually did
02 -
  • Cutting your vegetables into similarly sized pieces ensures every forkful contains all the flavors together
  • This salad actually tastes better after sitting for about 20 minutes, so do not feel pressured to serve it immediately
03 -
  • Chill your bowl for 10 minutes before assembling to keep everything extra crisp
  • Toast some peanuts or cashews and sprinkle them on top right before serving for incredible texture contrast

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