Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Lime (Printable)

Juicy pineapple meets crisp cucumber in a tangy lime dressing. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

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 without crushing the produce.
04 - Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing accompaniment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet and crunch combo hits that perfect spot when youre craving something substantial but not heavy
  • It comes together faster than you can pour drinks for guests
02 -
  • The salad tastes infinitely better after its had time to hang out in the fridge for at least an hour
  • If youre making this ahead, wait to add the cilantro until right before serving or itll wilt and look sad
03 -
  • Cut your pineapple and cucumber into similar sized cubes so every bite has the same ratio of ingredients
  • If the onion seems too sharp after slicing, rinse it under cold water before adding it to the salad

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