Beef Free Pineapple Salsa
Sweet, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like summer. Juicy diced pineapple gets tossed with crisp English cucumber, sharp red onion, and fragrant cilantro, then lifted with fresh lime juice, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a hit of grated ginger. That short rest at room temperature is the secret — it gives the pineapple time to release its natural juices and lets all those bold flavors meld into something genuinely special. A little fresh mint stirred in at the end adds an unexpected coolness that takes the whole thing up a notch. This is entirely plant-based by nature, so there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — just chop, toss, and go. Spoon it over fish tacos, grilled chicken, or a simple bowl of rice, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips straight from the bowl. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, though it rarely lasts that long.
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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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