Paraben Free Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Bright, juicy, and just a little fiery, this fresh salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Sweet pineapple and cool cucumber create a contrast that's genuinely addictive, while jalapeño and lime juice bring the heat and tang that make each bite pop. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you're not navigating a minefield of synthetic preservatives or hidden additives the way you might with jarred store-bought versions. Red onion adds a sharp bite, cilantro brings herby freshness, and a pinch of cumin rounds it all out with a subtle warmth. The short rest time is key — just ten minutes lets the lime juice work its magic and pulls all those flavors together into something that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Serve it over grilled fish, scoop it with tortilla chips, or spoon it straight onto tacos for an instant upgrade.
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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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