Viral Pineapple Cucumber Salad (Print-Friendly)

Bright and tangy salad mixing pineapple, cucumber, fresh herbs, and lime dressing for a tropical touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
02 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red chili, finely sliced (optional)
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
13 - Zest of 1 lime

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix pineapple, cucumber, red onion, chili (if using), cilantro, and mint until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, agave syrup or honey, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the produce mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients uniformly.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls for presentation.
05 - Sprinkle roasted peanuts and lime zest on top immediately before serving to enhance texture and aroma.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing tropical flavors
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains peanuts (optional topping) - omit or substitute for nut-free version
  • To add extra flavor, use chili flakes or swap peanuts for cashews
03 -
  • Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness
  • Adjust chili amount to your preferred spice level
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