Pineapple Cucumber Salsa

July 21, 2014

The last time we ate at Moe’s they had added a pineapple cucumber salsa to their salsa bar.  Tony tried it and liked it.  Since we are growing cucumbers in our garden he wanted me to try to make this salsa for us at home.

I searched online for some recipes and nothing seemed to be exactly what I wanted so I came up with this one:

1 1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple (or 1 can of crushed pineapple)

1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber (no seeds!)

1 clove minced garlic

2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

the juice of two small limes – about 1/4 cup

some fresh or dried cilantro to taste

lime zest to taste…probably about 1/2-1 tsp

2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Add more sugar, salt, cilantro, lime, etc based on your preference.

Combine all ingredients and let marinate in refrigerator.

Before serving blend up with an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother salsa.

 Now I’m wondering if I can make it and can it like I do my peach salsa!

Do you love pineapple?  Check out this post on How to Make Dried Pineapple!

Written by cjgrubbs Posted in Homesteading, Recipes