This sweet and fresh pineapple salsa is so easy to make! Pair it with tortilla chips for a flavorful appetizer or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken or fish.
I’m a sucker for salsa. I love pretty much all salsa, but really love unique salsas that mix in fruit! Mango, peach, watermelon, pineapple… the options are endless. I decided to go with pineapple for this salsa, but let me know if you’re craving a different fruit and I’ll have to experiment!
Pineapple Benefits
Pineapple is loaded with nutrients and isn’t high in calories, so it’s what we would call a “nutrient-dense” food. It provides over 130% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, which is great for boosting your immune system.
Pineapple also contains a mixture of digestive enzymes (called bromelain) that help break down proteins. Some people (those with digestive issues or those looking for muscle recovery) take bromelain supplements to help with digestion, inflammation and recovery time after exercise, but you can get the same benefit just by eating pineapple. It really is a powerhouse fruit!
Ingredients Needed
pineapple –fresh pineapple is best, but you can use canned pineapple in a pinch. You can also use fresh mango instead of pineapple if you prefer to make a mango salsa.
red onion – adds a little zest, crunch and a ton of flavor to the salad. If raw red onion feels too pungent you can soak the onion slices in bowl of ice cold water for a 10-15 minutes before using. After soaking, just drain and use! This will mellow out the flavor a bit.
bell pepper – I used red bell pepper, but any color will work.
jalapeño pepper – to add a little kick! You can omit or swap for more bell pepper if you don’t like spice.
garlic – adds a ton of flavor!
cilantro – the perfect herb accompaniment to pineapple and a key ingredient in this salsa. You can use the stems and the leaves here. The stems pack in a ton of flavor.
lime juice – I recommend using fresh lime juice as opposed to the lime juice you can buy at the store.
sea salt – to bring all the flavors together!
How to Make Pineapple Salsa
This recipe pretty much just involves a lot of chopping! Once everything is diced, simply add your pineapple, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and cilantro in a small bowl and toss with lime juice. Let all of the flavors marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours before serving.
How to Serve Pineapple Salsa
As a dip with tortilla chips – I love serving this salsa as an appetizer with tortilla chips (the Late July lime tortilla chips are my favorite)!
Leftovers should stay fresh for 2-3 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container. Any longer and the pineapple will release its juices and the salsa will get mushy and watery.
This sweet and fresh pineapple salsa is so easy to make! Pair it with tortilla chips for a flavorful appetizer or use as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken or fish.
Love this salsa! It’s perfect with chips, on top of salmon, in tacos, eaten with a spoon – you name it! Best pineapple salsa recipe ever I make it all the time
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Yuuummmmm!!! The sweet, the spicy, the crunch, the freshness…Ooolala!! This will probably have to be my meal until the bowl is gone😉
So glad you enjoyed this salsa, Erica!! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
Love this salsa! It’s perfect with chips, on top of salmon, in tacos, eaten with a spoon – you name it! Best pineapple salsa recipe ever I make it all the time