Pineapple Cucumber Salad With Lime Dressing
By Emma Collins
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
I offer pineapple cucumber salad as a side at cookouts and other informal gatherings when I want a cold salad option․ Ingredients include cucumber and pineapple chunks mixed with a lime dressing and red onion and cilantro; jalapeño peppers can be added for a spicy kick․ Cucumber adds a contrast to the sweetness of pineapple․
I chopped the pineapple and cucumber into small pieces and minced the onion and cilantro to avoid large pieces in the salad (I don't want a lot of onion in each bite)․ In a bowl‚ I whisked together lime juice‚ olive oil‚ honey or agave‚ salt‚ and black pepper․ I suggest using a large bowl and gently tossing the ingredients to avoid damaging the cucumber․
After chilling for at least 10 minutes‚ the lime dressing soaks into the fruits and vegetables‚ adding flavor without excess liquid to the salad․ I toss the salad again before serving it cold․ The salad pairs well with grilled chicken or beef dishes․ I often use the lime-dressed salad as a salad topping for burgers and sandwiches․
A ripe pineapple will have yellow‚ sweet flesh at the bottom and when peeled․ The outer skin of a ripe pineapple should be firm and not rotten to prevent pieces from falling apart in the salad․ Leave out jalapeño peppers to reduce spiciness and use fresh mint instead of cilantro if you prefer․
Why you'll love this recipe
- No preparation is needed to make this recipe‚ so it's a good idea when grilled foods and other dishes are being prepared for a meal․
- The cold lime dressing pairs well with grilled ribs‚ pulled pork‚ grilled steak‚ and blackened fish without being too heavy․
- It feeds six people as a side dish, It would be a good contribution to a potluck or similar outdoor event․
- Leave out the jalapeño to provide customers who are sensitive to spicy foods with a product that does not include jalapeño․
- Adding a protein to the dressing doesn't change the dressing․
- The cucumber is crispest if you prepare the other ingredients close to serving time․
Ingredients
- •3 cups fresh pineapple (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- •1 English cucumber (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- •½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- •¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- •1 jalapeño (finely minced, optional)
- •3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp honey or agave nectar
- •¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- •⅛ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Put the diced pineapple, diced cucumber, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Add the minced jalapeño if using.
- 2
Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, and honey or agave nectar in a small bowl. Season with the salt and black pepper.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until coated.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, then serve chilled.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
115
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