Pineapple Cucumber Lime Vinaigrette (Printable)
Juicy pineapple meets crisp cucumber in a zesty lime dressing. A vibrant, refreshing combination perfect for warm weather.
# 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
→ 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
# Directions:
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. Serve cold as a refreshing side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes start to finish
- The sweet and spicy combo wakes up even the most tired summer palate
02 -
- This salad is best served within a few hours of making it, the cucumber starts releasing water and gets a bit sad if it sits too long
- The key is cutting everything into uniform pieces so you get all the flavors in every single bite
03 -
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts through the pineapple, mushy fruit ruins the whole experience
- Taste a piece of your pineapple before starting, if its not sweet enough add a pinch more sugar to the dressing