Cucumber Pineapple Salsa with Dried Cranberries
Bright, zesty, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber Pineapple Salsa with Dried Cranberries is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory condiment for your next gathering! Juicy, diced cucumber and pineapple create a refreshing base, while tangy dried cranberries add a chewy, unexpected twist. A touch of heat from finely minced jalapeño is balanced by the earthy freshness of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of tangy lime juice. With a pop of color from red onion and a perfect seasoning of salt and black pepper, this no-cook salsa comes together in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a vibrant topping for grilled fish, a zippy pairing with tortilla chips, or a fresh side dish for tacos or burrito bowls. It's a unique and healthy appetizer that will elevate any menu!
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup (fresh, diced) pineapple
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 1 small (finely minced, deseeded for less heat if desired) jalapeño pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 medium (juiced) lime
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
2. Add the diced fresh pineapple to the bowl with the cucumber.
Step 3
3. Roughly chop the dried cranberries and mix them into the bowl.
Step 4
4. Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño pepper (be cautious with the seeds if you want to adjust the spice level) and add them to the bowl.
Step 5
5. Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.
Step 6
6. Squeeze the juice from one lime over the ingredients and stir to combine.
Step 7
7. Season with salt and black pepper, then give the salsa a final mix to evenly distribute the flavors.
Step 8
8. Let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 402.5 |
| Total Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 630.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 72.5g | |
| Protein 4.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 122.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 952.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories