Description

This Pineapple Cucumber Salad is a fresh, easy, and delicious dish perfect for a light, refreshing side. Combining juicy pineapple chunks, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lime-honey dressing, this salad offers a sweet and tangy flavor profile enhanced with fresh mint and optional cilantro. Quick to prepare and served chilled, it’s ideal for summer meals or a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 cups cucumber, sliced thin
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the fresh pineapple chunks, thinly sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion, mixing them gently to combine all base ingredients.
Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the pineapple and cucumber mixture, then gently toss everything together to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint and optional chopped cilantro into the salad, tossing lightly again to incorporate these fragrant herbs throughout.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.

Notes

Use ripe pineapple for optimal sweetness and flavor.
English cucumbers are preferred as they have fewer seeds and a crisp texture.
Optional additions include sliced avocado or a pinch of chili flakes for a flavor twist.