Citric Acid Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and packed with tropical flavor, this fresh salsa is the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over everything — grilled fish, tacos, or just a pile of chips. Avoiding citric acid can feel limiting when it comes to salsas and condiments, since the additive shows up constantly in packaged sauces and jarred salsas as a preservative. This version skips it entirely by relying on fresh lime juice and a small splash of apple cider vinegar to deliver that tangy lift naturally. Fresh pineapple brings its own sweetness and brightness, while cucumber adds a cool crunch and red onion gives it just enough bite. Grated ginger ties everything together with a subtle warmth that makes this salsa feel a little more complex than your average fruit-forward recipe. A handful of cilantro and optional fresh mint round out the flavors beautifully. A short 15-minute rest lets the pineapple release its juices and lets everything meld, so by the time you're ready to serve, the flavors are perfectly balanced and completely additive-free.
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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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