easy pineapple salsa

Pineapple salsa - the ingredients

I love fresh homemade pineapple salsa - it's just sooo different than what you get when you buy pre-made salsa at the store. It took me a while to realize that preservatives really do take away from the flavor of food.

Now, this might look complicated but I promise, it really isn't.

There are six simple ingredients (plus salt and pepper): pineapple (fresh is best, but canned or frozen will work in a pinch), red or orange bell pepper, jalapeno (for a bit of spice), red onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper - that's it!

The hardest part of this recipe is the chopping, but really - it isn't so bad...and if you want to check out an easy way to cut a pineapple check out this article by Good Housekeeping.

Serving Ideas

My favorite ways to enjoy this salsa are with chips (as a dip) or as a topping for grilled fish or even chicken. Other ideas might be over fish tacos, over scrambled eggs, as a burger topping, or even in lettuce wraps.

Also instead of pineapple, try other fruits like peach, nectarine, or even mango!

Tips for making salsa

• Use fresh ingredients
• finely chop ingredients 
• Use fresh herbs
• Test the seasoning (ie, salt, pepper) and adjust as you taste
• Let the salsa sit for a few hours to let the flavors marry
• If adding spice, use just a little at first, and add slowly after tasting

📖 Recipe

Pineapple salsa

An easy pineapple salsa recipe, made from six simple ingredients plus salt and pepper. Use this to top grilled chicken, fish, or even a burger. Maybe some fish tacos or scrambled eggs? 

5 from 1 vote

Author: Marie

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 65 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 large pineapple (or 2 small pineapples)
• ▢ 1 small red or orange bell pepper (or ½ medium pepper)
• ▢ ½ medium red onion
• ▢ 1 small jalepeno (seeded)
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic
• ▢ 1 small bunch cilantro
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

 

• Cut a fresh pineapple (core and then cut off the rind)
• Chop the pineapple into small pieces and place into a large bowl
  
• Clean and chop the remaining ingredients (peppers [bell and jalapeno], garlic, onion, cilantro
  
• After chopping, add all the ingredients to the pineapple
• Add salt and pepper or season to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 440IUVitamin C: 69.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.4mg

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