Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Tangy pineapple and crunchy cucumber tossed with lime, cilantro, and a hint of honey for a bright summer side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
02 - 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
05 - 1 small red chili, finely sliced (optional)
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and red chili if using.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the produce and toss until the ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It turns a couple of simple ingredients into a dish that feels like a treat whispered between friends.
- You can prep it in just minutes, and it’s always greeted with a happy surprise at picnics or as a light lunch.
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- If you skip salting the pineapple and cucumber before tossing, the flavors can end up muted.
- Letting the salad rest in the fridge for even 15 minutes turns a good salad into a spectacular one.
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- Rubbing a lime wedge around the mixing bowl before tossing infuses extra aroma.
- Slicing the red onion extra thin transforms its flavor from harsh to delicately sweet.