Paraben Free Pineapple Salsa
Bright, juicy, and packed with fresh flavor, this pineapple salsa is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste like summer. Sweet pineapple, crisp cucumber, and a hit of red onion come together with cilantro, ginger, and a squeeze of lime for a salsa that's layered, lively, and genuinely hard to stop eating. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough tang to balance the fruit's natural sweetness without overpowering it. For anyone navigating paraben concerns, store-bought salsas and condiments can be a minefield of preservatives and additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. A short rest at room temperature lets the pineapple release its juices and the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the prep time suggests. Spoon it over grilled fish or chicken, pile it onto tacos, or just scoop it up with chips — it works beautifully in every direction.
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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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