Pineapple salsa – the ingredients

I love fresh homemade 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 for Pineapple Salsa

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.

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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? 

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword pineapple

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

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

1. Cut a fresh pineapple (core and then cut off the rind)

2. Chop the pineapple into small pieces and place into a large bowl

   

3. Clean and chop the remaining ingredients (peppers [bell and jalapeno], garlic, onion, cilantro

   

4. After chopping, add all the ingredients to the pineapple

5. Add salt and pepper or season to taste