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Fresh Pineapple Salsa

by Donya Mullins June 23, 2023 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Fresh Pineapple Salad is full of bright flavors and is a perfect appetizer with tortilla chips, terrific on tacos, or spooned over meats and fish. With six ingredients and just 15 minutes, this is an easy-to-make recipe that’s like a party in your mouth with each delicious bite!

Small bowl of fresh pineapple salsa served with lime wedges and corn tortilla chips.


In This Post You’ll Find

  • Pin This Recipe For Later
  • Fresh Pineapple Salsa Ingredients
  • How To Select The Best Fresh Pineapple
    • Scroll Down For Measurements And Instructions
  • How To Cut Fresh Pineapple
  • Tips For Making Amazing Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
  • Ways To Serve Pineapple Salsa
  • More Of My Favorite Salsa Recipes
  • Frequently Asked Questions With Answers
  • Craving More? Try These Recipes With Pineapple

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If you are a fan of chips and salsa, then this easy pineapple salsa recipe is for you. It’s got my favorite flavor profile of sweet and salty. Then, when you add in a little heat from the peppers, it takes this recipe to a whole new level.

I’m not going to drone on about this dish, but I will give you some clear instructions – go to the store, buy all the ingredients, and make this stuff now! (wink)

Fresh pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, fresh parsley and lime juice in a bowl to make pineapple salsa.

Fresh Pineapple Salsa Ingredients

This recipe is a standout because of the fresh ingredients that are used. You can use a few substitutions, but it will change the over flavor and texture of this outrageously good recipe.

  • Fresh Pineapple
  • Jalapeño – serrano or red bell pepper can also be used.
  • Red Onion – Vidalia or yellow onions can be substituted.
  • Tomatoes – medium-size fresh tomatoes or Roma tomatoes are great choices.
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Fresh Cilantro – parsley is also a great substitution if you don’t like cilantro.
  • Salt

How To Select The Best Fresh Pineapple

What makes this recipe so good? Fresh pineapple! So, it’s important to know how to pick the best fruit possible.

Look for a pineapple that has a vibrant golden color, smells sweet and fragrant, and yields slightly when pressed. This lets you know that the pineapple is ripe and full of flavor, enhancing the salsa.

Scroll Down For Measurements And Instructions

How To Cut Fresh Pineapple

Don’t let preparing a fresh pineapple scare you. Cutting a pineapple is easier than you think.

  1. Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple.
  2. Stand the pineapple upright. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice off the skin, following the natural curve.
  3. Once the skin is removed, cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and then in half again.
  4. Remove the core from each quarter by cutting along its length and discarding the tough center.
  5. Chop the pineapple into small, uniform pieces for the salsa.
Fresh pineapple and other ingredients in a clear glass bowl stirred together to make pineapple salsa.

Tips For Making Amazing Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

  • If you can’t find a whole fresh pineapple in the grocery store, you can purchase a prepared one that has been cored. Look for them in the fruit section in your local store.
  • Be sure to chop all the ingredients into small pieces. This makes it easier to scoop up with all those crispy chips you’ll be enjoying!
  • Don’t forget the lime juice and the salt. Both of these ingredients bring out the best of the sweet and savory flavors of the salsa.
  • You can get creative and add a few other ingredients to customize the recipe. Try mangos, red bell pepper, or avocados.

Ways To Serve Pineapple Salsa

Ohh…this is the fun part! Homemade pineapple salsa can be used in so many ways and is super versatile. Here are some of my ideas for how and what to serve with fresh pineapple salsa:

  • Appetizer: tortilla chips, celery, and carrot sticks, corn chips, kettle chips.
  • Topping: Air Fryer Salmon, Cajun Garlic Shrimp, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Breakfast Burrito Bowl.
  • Side Dish: Sheet Pan Chili Lime Fajitas, Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Beef, Crock Pot Creamy Salsa Chicken
Close up of fresh pineapple salsa served with corn tortilla chips.

More Of My Favorite Salsa Recipes

  • Black Bean And Corn Salsa
  • Avocado Salsa
  • Fresh Pico de Gallo

Frequently Asked Questions With Answers

Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh?

Well, you can, but the flavor will have a big difference. If you do use it, make sure to drain it well to remove any excess pineapple juice.

How spicy is this salsa?

This recipe has just the right amount of spice, I think. You can add more heat by adding in more chopped jalapeño or stir in some hot sauce. If you don’t like heat at all, you can leave out the pepper.

How long will salsa stay fresh?

Pineapple salsa will stay fresh in an airtight container stored in the fridge for up to three days.

Chip being dipping into fresh pineapple dip with extra lime juice.

Craving More? Try These Recipes With Pineapple

  • Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
  • Crock Pot Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork
  • Southern Pineapple Casserole
  • Easy Pineapple Slaw
  • Pineapple Coconut Poke Cake
  • Pineapple BBQ Baked Beans
Small bowl of fresh pineapple salsa served with lime wedges and corn tortilla chips.
5 from 1 vote

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 54kcal
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Fresh Pineapple Salad is full of bright flavors and is a perfect appetizer with chips, terrific on tacos, or spooned over meats and fish. With six ingredients and just 15 minutes, this is an easy-to-make recipe that's like a party in your mouth with each delicious bite!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh pineapple – diced
  • ½ cup red onion – diced
  • 1 cup tomato – diced
  • â…“ cup cilantro – minced
  • 1 jalapeno – minced
  • 1 lime – juiced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Substitutions

  • *change out fresh parsley for the cilantro
    *non-spicy version, use ¼ cup of bell pepper instead of jalapeno

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Notes

Tips:
    • If you can’t find a whole fresh pineapple in the grocery store, you can purchase a prepared one that has been cored. Look for them in the fruit section in your local store.
    • Be sure to chop all the ingredients into small pieces. This makes it easier to scoop up with all those crispy chips you’ll be enjoying!
    • Don’t forget the lime juice and the salt. Both of these ingredients bring out the best of the sweet and savory flavors of the salsa.
To Store:
  • Pineapple salsa will stay fresh in an airtight container stored in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g
Small bowl of fresh pineapple salsa served with lime wedges and corn tortilla chips.
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This post was originally published in April, 2018, and updated in June, 2023

 


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  1. Nicole Foley

    May 13, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Shredded beef was delicious but it’s double the delight with the pineapple salsa. Made it once without the salsa and kinda wished I hadn’t . The combo is superb. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Donya

      May 14, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Hey there Nicole!
      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I completely agree with you that adding this pineapple salsa makes all the difference. My favorite way to make it is in a taco, just pile up that shredded beef with some pineapple salsa and a few more toppings and it’s unbeatable. Thank you so much for your kind words and your support, it you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out!
      ~Donya

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