Low Sugar Pineapple Salsa
Fresh pineapple brings all the sweetness you need here — no refined sugar required, and honestly, none missed. The natural fruit sugars in ripe pineapple do the heavy lifting, balanced out by bright lime juice, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a little heat from fresh ginger. Cucumber keeps things cool and crisp, while red onion and cilantro add that classic salsa backbone. A short rest at room temperature is the secret step — it lets the pineapple release its juices and pulls everything together into a cohesive, saucy mix rather than just a bowl of chopped fruit. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips straight from the fridge. It keeps well for a couple of days, so it's worth making a full batch and letting it get even better overnight.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced (about ½ medium pineapple)
- ½ cup english cucumber, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
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