High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, tropical, and loaded with fresh flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like summer. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh pineapple, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of real lime juice — so there's zero chance of sneaking in any unwanted sweeteners the way jarred or store-bought salsas often do. The small hit of apple cider vinegar and freshly grated ginger gives it a lively, complex edge that goes way beyond basic. A short 15-minute rest lets the pineapple release its natural juices, pulling all the flavors together into something that tastes like it took much longer to make. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with chips — it's versatile enough to go anywhere. Optional fresh mint takes the whole thing in a slightly unexpected direction that's genuinely worth trying.
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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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