Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Bright, juicy, and loaded with fresh produce, this pineapple cucumber salsa is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jar at the store. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — sweet pineapple, crisp English cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and fresh lime juice — so there's zero concern about synthetic dyes sneaking in through packaged shortcuts. That's a real win, because store-bought salsas and fruit-based condiments are surprisingly common offenders when it comes to added colorings. The jalapeño brings a gentle heat, the lime juice ties everything together with brightness, and that optional pinch of cumin adds just enough earthy depth to keep things interesting. A short 10-minute rest lets the flavors meld and the juices pool beautifully at the bottom of the bowl, so by the time you're ready to serve, it tastes like it's been marinating for hours. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just go in with tortilla chips — honestly, no judgment either way.
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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)
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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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