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

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? 

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pineapple salsa recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 65

Ingredients

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

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: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 69.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg