Pineapple Cucumber Lime Vinaigrette (Printable Version)
Juicy pineapple meets crisp cucumber in a tangy lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.
# What You 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 Make:
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 -
- The sweet and crisp combo wakes up your palate like nothing else
- Ready in fifteen minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
- The longer this sits the more liquid the vegetables release so dress right before serving
- Fresh pineapple cannot be substituted with canned because the texture becomes mushy and sad
03 -
- Cut the pineapple and cucumber the same size for perfect forkfuls
- Toast some nuts separately and add at the end so they stay crunchy