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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
1. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the diced fresh pineapple to the bowl with the cucumber.
3. Roughly chop the dried cranberries and mix them into the bowl.
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.
5. Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and stir them into the mixture.
6. Squeeze the juice from one lime over the ingredients and stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, then give the salsa a final mix to evenly distribute the flavors.
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
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 631 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 952 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
