Emulsifier Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and loaded with tropical flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like summer. Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and acidity, while cucumber adds a cool crunch and red onion gives it just enough bite. Grated ginger, lime juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar layer in complexity without a single processed ingredient in sight. That's the beauty of this recipe — every element is whole and recognizable, which means no hidden additives or emulsifying agents that sneak into so many store-bought salsas and condiment blends. A short rest at room temperature lets the pineapple release its juices and the flavors meld into something genuinely special. Stir in fresh mint if you want an extra lift, then spoon it over grilled proteins, tacos, or eat it straight from the bowl with chips. 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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