fresh pineapple-cucumber salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup finely diced fresh pineapple
- 3/4 cup finely diced fresh English cucumber with peel
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, extra-thinly sliced crosswise or minced
- Juice of 1/2 lime (1 tablespoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- (Note: Salsa becomes a little juicier with time. It can also be made with fruits other than pineapple, such as mango.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 225g | |
| Calories 68 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 6% |
| Total Fat 0.44g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium 306mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 16.58g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 10.57g | 7% |
| Protein 1.58g | 3% |
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