Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Printer-friendly)

Vibrant mix of juicy pineapple and crisp cucumber with zesty lime dressing.

# 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 (optional)

→ 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 Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey (or agave), salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
04 - Chill for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld, if desired. Serve cold as a refreshing side dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The sweet and spicy balance is completely addictive and keeps people coming back for more
02 -
  • The salad tastes best within a few hours of making it because the pineapple starts to break down and everything gets a bit soggy overnight
  • Adding nuts right before serving keeps them crunchy instead of soft from absorbing the dressing
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and cut everything uniformly for the best texture and presentation
  • Let the dressed salad rest for exactly ten minutes no more and no less for perfect flavor integration

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