Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and a juicy bite to this vibrant salsa, while crisp English cucumber keeps every forkful cool and refreshing. The jalapeño adds just enough heat, and a handful of cilantro ties the whole bowl together with that bright, herby finish. Many store-bought salsas and condiments sneak in additives or preservatives that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding citric acid, so making your own from whole, recognizable ingredients is genuinely the smarter move. Here, the tang comes entirely from freshly squeezed lime juice — a natural source that works beautifully without the processed citric acid found in packaged products. A short ten-minute rest lets the flavors meld and the juices pool at the bottom, turning a simple toss into something that tastes like it took much longer. Serve it alongside grilled proteins, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with your favorite chips — it disappears fast 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)
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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