Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
Author: Rachel Ray
Recipe type: Salsa
Prep time:
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Salsa
Ingredients
- ¼ pineapple peeled and finely chopped {about 1½ cups}
- ½ english cucumber, finely chopped
- ½ red onion, finely choppe
- Grated peel ad juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Combine pineapple, cucumber, onion, lime peel and lime juice.
We served this salsa with grilled pork {seasoned with Salt & Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder} and a Central Market Rosemary Banquette.
This recipe was found in Every Day Magazine by Rachel Ray
Enjoy!
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