MSG Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and loaded with fresh flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like summer. Sweet pineapple, cool cucumber, and a hit of lime juice come together with red onion, cilantro, and fresh ginger for a salsa that's layered and lively without a single processed ingredient in sight. That's actually the beauty of making it from scratch — store-bought salsas and flavor-packed condiments are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, but every single thing in this bowl is whole and clean. A short rest at room temperature lets the pineapple release its natural juices, which creates a bright, self-made dressing that pulls the whole thing together. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to balance the sweetness, and the optional fresh mint takes it somewhere genuinely unexpected. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with chips — it disappears fast either way.
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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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