Nutmeg Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and packed with tropical flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like a celebration. Fresh pineapple brings natural sweetness and a little tang, while cucumber adds cool crunch and red onion gives it just enough bite. Grated ginger and lime juice tie it all together with a zippy, aromatic finish that feels genuinely fresh rather than store-bought sweet. A short rest at room temperature is all it takes for the pineapple to release its juices and let the flavors fully bloom — no cooking required. Optional fresh mint takes it in a slightly more herbaceous direction if you're feeling adventurous. Store-bought salsas can sneak in all kinds of unexpected spices, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Spoon it over grilled fish, 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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