Pineapple Cucumber Lime Salad (Print-Friendly Format)

Juicy pineapple and crunchy cucumber tossed with lime and cilantro for a vibrant, refreshing side dish.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Salad

01 - 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
02 - 1 large English cucumber, diced
03 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
05 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

→ Zesty Lime Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Dice pineapple and cucumber into evenly sized, bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and jalapeño. Chop fresh cilantro. Crumble feta cheese, if using.
02 - In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Whisk until emulsified.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add the diced pineapple, cucumber, sliced red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Pour dressing over and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges as preferred.

# Additional Information:

01 - To maintain optimal crispness, assemble salad just before serving. For a vegan adaptation, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.