Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Printable version)

Fresh pineapple and crisp cucumber tossed in zesty lime dressing for a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for warm days.

# Ingredient list:

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

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

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.

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The way the cold crispy cucumber balances against the juicy sweet pineapple makes every bite feel like a little party in your mouth
It is one of those rare dishes that tastes even better after sitting for a few hours making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to a potluck

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Do not skip the chilling step even if you are hungry because those ten minutes transform the salad from good to absolutely incredible as the ingredients get to know each other
The secret to making this feel restaurant quality is cutting everything into neat uniform cubes so every bite has the perfect ratio of pineapple to cucumber to onion

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For the most impressive presentation use a glass serving bowl so all those vibrant colors can shine through from every angle
If you are making this for a crowd you can easily double or triple the recipe just make sure you have a bowl big enough to toss everything properly