Vegetarian Gluten Free Pineapple Cucumber Salsa
Sweet, spicy, and impossibly fresh, this pineapple cucumber salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to put on absolutely everything. Juicy pineapple and cool cucumber create a contrast that's genuinely addictive, 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, and that optional pinch of cumin adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole bowl taste more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Everything here is whole, plant-based, and naturally free of gluten — no label-reading required. The 10-minute resting step is a small but important detail; it gives the juices time to mingle and the flavors to bloom before you dig in. Serve it alongside tacos, grilled veggies, or tortilla chips, or honestly just eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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