Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Sweet, spicy, and impossibly fresh, this pineapple cucumber salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Juicy pineapple and cool cucumber create a contrast that feels almost effortless, while jalapeño and red onion bring just enough heat and bite to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient here is whole and real — fresh fruit, vegetables, lime juice, and a pinch of cumin — so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding behind the word "flavoring." Store-bought salsas are notorious for sneaking in artificial additives to boost shelf life or mimic freshness, but this one gets all its brightness the honest way. A short rest on the counter lets the lime juice and pineapple juices mingle into a light, naturally sweet brine that pulls the whole bowl together. Serve it with chips, spoon it over grilled fish or tacos, or honestly just eat it straight — it's that good.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ¼-inch dice
- 1 cup english cucumber, cut into ¼-inch dice
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle the lime juice over the mixture, add the salt and the cumin, if using, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
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