Description
Easy Pineapple Salsa is a bright, refreshing, and flavorful summer recipe made with juicy pineapple, crisp vegetables, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime. This simple no-cook salsa is perfect for BBQs, poolside snacks, taco nights, and parties. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a tropical topping for grilled chicken, fish, and seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 3 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp orange juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Additions
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- Extra jalapeño for more spice
- Crushed red pepper flakes
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Fish tacos
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled shrimp
- Rice bowls
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and dice the pineapple. Chop the bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Combine the salsa ingredients: Add pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dressing: Pour in lime juice and orange juice if using. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently: Stir all ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to crush the pineapple pieces.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite grilled dishes.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ripe pineapple instead of canned. Make this salsa a few hours ahead for deeper flavor, but add avocado right before serving to keep it fresh. Adjust the jalapeño amount to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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