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by Jennifer Debth
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ThisPineapple Salsa Recipe is a fun tropical twist on a classic. This sweet and spicy dip takes just 10 minutes to make and is packed with the freshest ingredients!
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I’m not sure how many times I’ve mentioned my obsession with chips and salsa. Probably a lot. But seriously. In case the extent of my love hasn’t sunk in yet, I’ll tell you again. I LOVE CHIPS AND SALSA.
Fresh, homemade salsas, like my homemade pico de gallo and my easy salsa recipe, areeverything, but I needed to mix up my salsa game just a bit.
Enter: pineapple salsa. Just as easy to make as the other two with an amazing fruity twist!
Ingredients
This pineapple salsa recipe is packed with the perfect combination of sweet, savory, spicy, and crunchy.
- Pineapple– the MVP of our salsa. Pineapple adds a sweet, tropical flavor and ultra juicy texture.
- Green Bell Pepper– adds delicious crunch and earthy flavor.
- Cucumber– provides a subtle coolness.
- Red Onion– a little goes a long way and adds a nice “bite” to balance out the sweetness.
- Cilantro– provides a fresh, herbaceous taste.
- Jalapeño Pepper– gives the salsa some serious heat. Omit if you don’t like spice.
- Lime Juice– makes the salsa super fresh and tangy.
- Salt– brings out all the flavors involved in this recipe.
Pro tip
Be sure to use super fresh, ripe, in season produce. This ingredient list is sort and sweet, so every ingredient matters!
How to make
Chop, stir, and serve! This salsa couldn’t be easier.
- Dice, chop, and mince your ingredients.
- Stir them all together in a mixing bowl.
- Serve and enjoy!
Pro tip
Cut everything into somewhat small pieces—especially the red onion. This really allows you to get a little of everything in every, single bite!
How to change the spice level
This pineapple salsa is SUPER easily altered to fit your spice tolerance level.
- Mild – either leave the jalapeño out entirely OR use 1/2 of the jalapeño pepper and remove the seeds and ribs before dicing.
- Medium– make the recipe as directed.
- Spicy– leave the seeds in the jalapeño and/or try adding habanero.
Pro tip
Be careful with adding other spicy ingredients. A little goes a long way! It’s easier to add more than to take any out.
How to tell if pineapple is ripe
To see if the pineapple is ripe, try pressing on it and smelling it. It should have averyslight give but not have any mushy spots. It should also smell a little bit sweet.
Pro tip
If your pineapple is perfectly ripe but you’re not slicing it for salsa right away, store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Can you use frozen pineapple?
To use frozen pineapple in pineapple salsa, simply thaw and drain the pineapple before proceeding with the recipe.
If you can’t use fresh pineapple, frozen pineapple would be my second pick!
Can you use canned pineapple?
The best part of this recipe is just how fresh it is. Using canned pineapple will make it less so. However, canned pineapple will work in a pinch if that’s all you have. Make sure you drain the juice so the salsa isn’t too watery!
Variations
- Pineapple Mango Salsa.Mix in some diced mango.
- Pineapple Habanero Salsa.Replace the jalapeno for diced habanero pepper for an even spicier version.
- Black beans.Toss in some black beans for some creamy saltiness and extra flavor.
- Avocado.A delicious, creamy addition to this sweet salsa recipe.
- Sub out cilantro.Try replacing it with mint or parsley.
- Tomato.Add in some chopped tomatoes for some extra sweetness.
- Corn.Adeliciousvariation of corn salsa.
What to serve with pineapple salsa
I LOVE snacking on this pineapple salsa alongside a fresh, homemade margarita. Here are some of my other all-time FAVORITE recipes to enjoy it with.
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- Baked Fish Tacos
- Mexican Turkey Burgers
- Carnitas – instant pot carnitas or slow cooker carnitas!
How to store
Store this fresh pineapple salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Let’s get snacking!
– Jennifer
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
5 from 2 votes
ThisPineapple Salsa Recipe is a fun tropical twist on a classic. This sweet and spicy dip takes just 10 minutes to make and is packed with the freshest ingredients!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 people
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Ingredients
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- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup Cilantro minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced, seeded if you want a more mild taste
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a large bowl.
Stir to combine.
Taste and re-season if necessary.
Store, covered, in the fridge until ready to use!
Serve chilled.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 258mg7%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 385IU8%
Vitamin C 81.2mg98%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: chips and dip, easy, fresh
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Author: Jennifer Debth
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Anonymous
Norton, Kansas
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Amanda
Clear Lake, Minnesota
Homemade salsas are the bomb! I could eat them all day long. This looks fantastic. Sweet and spicy is my favorite.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Sweet and spicy is the BEST! Thanks Amanda 🙂
Roslyn
Hagerstown, Maryland
My favorite is Mango salsa. Also ad diced avocados.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Sounds great Roslyn!! 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Megan! It’s so funny, I’m usually not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I’ve been putting them in everything lately! 🙂
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Marina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I’m with you on chips and salsa Jennifer! Confession: it’s my favorite drunk food…;) Pico is good, but pineapple salsa is always better! You should tackle mango or papaya salsa next, literally ALL THE FRUIT! Cannot wait for those chips on Monday. 🙂
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hahaha! It’s my favorite all day every day food 😉 Funnily enough, this was going to be mango salsa, but the mangos at my store were horrible! 😉 Love the idea of papaya!
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