Paleo Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Bright, juicy, and just a little fiery, this fresh salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything. Sweet pineapple and cool cucumber make a surprisingly perfect pair, balanced by the sharp bite of red onion, a kick of jalapeño, and a generous squeeze of fresh lime. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means it fits naturally into a grain-free, ancestral-style way of eating without any substitutions or workarounds needed. There's no sneaky sugar, no preservatives, and nothing that needs a label check — just real produce tossed together in one bowl. A short ten-minute rest lets the lime juice pull everything together into a cohesive, saucy salsa that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. Serve it alongside grilled fish, chicken, or pork, or just scoop it up with plantain chips for a snack that feels indulgent but is completely clean. The optional cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth that ties the tropical and savory notes together beautifully.
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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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