Name: Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 4 cups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1½ cups diced fresh pineapple; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime); ½ cup finely diced red onion (from 1 small red onion); ½ cup seeded and diced English cucumber (from 1 small cucumber; see note); 3 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeño pepper (from 1 to 2 peppers); 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large ripe avocado, cut into small dice (about 1 cup)

Pineapple Avocado Salsa

Brighten up your summer menu with this pineapple avocado salsa—it’s the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tropical!

Servings: About 4 cups

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

1½ cups diced fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
½ cup finely diced red onion (from 1 small red onion)
½ cup seeded and diced English cucumber (from 1 small cucumber; see note)
3 tablespoons seeded and minced jalapeño pepper (from 1 to 2 peppers)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large ripe avocado, cut into small dice (about 1 cup)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the avocado and toss until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to a few hours. Right before serving, add the avocado and gently stir, taking care not to mash the avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Note: English or hothouse cucumbers have a thinner, more tender skin and do not require peeling. If substituting with a regular cucumber, which has a thicker and often waxed skin, it's best to peel it first.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (8 servings)
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 110
Fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Sugar: 6 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 76 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.