Pineapple Cucumber Salad: 5 Easy Fantastic Bowls
A refreshing tropical salad combining sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, lime, and fresh herbs for a light and colorful side dish.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh pineapple, diced
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
Instructions
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Peel and core the pineapple, then cut into bite-size cubes.
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Slice cucumbers thinly and place them in a large bowl with the pineapple.
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Add thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro.
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In a small bowl whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
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Add chili flakes if desired and stir lightly.
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Taste and add honey if the salad needs slight sweetness.
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Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh shortly after mixing to maintain crisp cucumber texture.