Coconut Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Bright, juicy, and just a little bit spicy, this fresh salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Sweet pineapple and cool cucumber make a surprisingly perfect pair, balanced out by the heat of jalapeño, the bite of red onion, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime. A handful of cilantro and a pinch of cumin tie it all together into something that tastes way more complex than the simple prep would suggest. Many store-bought salsas and tropical condiments sneak in unexpected additives or processed ingredients, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable produce — nothing hidden, nothing processed. That short resting period is the secret weapon here: it gives the lime juice time to meld with the pineapple's natural sweetness and pull everything into a cohesive, flavor-packed bite. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with your favorite chips. It's effortlessly crowd-pleasing and naturally free of gluten and coconut in every single ingredient.
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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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