Black Pepper Free Pineapple Salsa
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly fresh, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like a vacation. Juicy diced pineapple gets tossed with crisp English cucumber, sharp red onion, bright cilantro, and a hit of freshly grated ginger for a combination that's layered and lively without any heat. A squeeze of lime and a splash of apple cider vinegar pull everything together, giving the salsa that perfect balance of sweet and acidic. Many store-bought salsas and spice blends sneak in black pepper as a background note, but every ingredient here is naturally free of it — no label-reading required. Letting it rest for 15 minutes before serving is the small but important step that allows the pineapple to release its juices and the flavors to really bloom. Optional fresh mint adds an extra cooling dimension that makes it especially stunning alongside grilled fish or chicken. It keeps well in the fridge for up to two days, though honestly 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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