MSG 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 an unexpectedly perfect pair, while jalapeño and red onion bring just enough heat and bite to keep things interesting. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together with a citrusy punch that store-bought salsas simply can't replicate. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label hunting for hidden additives or flavor enhancers — what you see is genuinely what you get. That short 10-minute rest before serving is a small but important step, giving the lime juice time to meld with the pineapple and cucumber into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips straight from the bowl.
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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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