Gut Friendly Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. Fresh pineapple brings natural enzymes and a touch of sweetness, while apple cider vinegar adds a gentle probiotic-friendly tang that supports a happy digestive system. Grated ginger is the quiet hero here — it's long been celebrated for its soothing, gut-supportive properties, and it gives the salsa a subtle warmth that keeps you coming back for another scoop. The cucumber adds a cool crunch, and the lime juice ties everything together with brightness. Letting the salsa rest for 15 minutes before serving is a small but important step — it gives the pineapple time to release its juices and lets all those clean, whole-food flavors meld beautifully. Serve it over grilled fish, spoon it onto tacos, or just eat it straight from the bowl with your favorite chips. It keeps in the fridge for up to two days, so you can make a batch ahead and have something genuinely nourishing ready to go.
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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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