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Pineapple Salsa

Published: Aug 10, 2020 · Modified: Mar 2, 2021 by Scott · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This sweet and savory pineapple salsa is a perfect refreshing appetizer for a hot summer day and it's also fantastic on grilled seafood, pork, and chicken.

Grilled red snapper shown on a yellow dish topped with fresh pineapple salsa.

Ingredients

  • Pineapple - fresh pineapple is best for this salsa. Canned pineapple will work in a pinch but the texture and flavor will be best with fresh.
  • Green and Red Bell Peppers
  • Red Onion
  • Lime Juice
  • Cilantro
Ingredients for pineapple salsa shown in piles on a wooden cutting board.

How to prepare the salsa

The preparation is super simple. The most important tip is to finely dice all of your ingredients and try to keep a uniform size. Then just add them to a mixing bowl and season with a little salt then stir until well combined. It's best to let the salsa rest for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.

A bowl of fresh pineapple salsa

Variations

As with most salsa recipes this one is pretty flexible. Diced jalapenos or serrano peppers will give it some heat if you want a spicier version. Some other great add ins are diced tomatoes, diced mango, or kiwi.

Can I Make This Ahead ?

Yes! The salsa is best within about 1 day but it can be made in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. I wouldn't recommend freezing this one.

Serving Suggestions

This salsa is a great refreshing appetizer for a hot summer day served simply with tortilla chips. To make it look fun and festive try halving and hollowing out the pineapple and using that as your serving dish.

My absolute favorite way to use it is as a topping for grilled seafood and fish tacos. It also goes really well with grilled meats like chicken and pork. It's also great for topping a tropical burrito bowl.

Other great dip and appetizer ideas

  • Pico de Gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream and Onion Dip
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Corn and Avocado Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad

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Grilled red snapper shown on a yellow dish topped with fresh pineapple salsa.

Pineapple Salsa

A delicious fresh and fruity salsa that's perfect for grilled seafood and chicken or served simply with tortilla chips.
Author: Scott
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 46kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pineapple, diced
  • ½ cup green pepper, diced
  • ½ cup red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1-2 medium jalapenos, seeded and diced, optional
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes for flavors to combine if time allows.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

* All nutrition information we provide are estimates based on third party calculators. We encourage you to calculate these on your own for accurate results.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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