Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Sweet pineapple, spicy jalapenos all diced up and served with salty chips, this is a simple recipe and so tasty! If you're looking for a great appetizer at your next pool party or cookout, put this easy pineapple salsa recipe on the menu!

Next time try this Cheesy Pineapple Casserole.

Jump to:

• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• How to select fresh pineapple
• How to cut a pineapple
• Storage
• Related recipes
• Serving suggestions
• Pineapple Salsa Recipe
• Recipe backstory

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ It's an easy recipe.

✔️ Just minutes to make and loaded with spicy flavors.

✔️ This fresh pineapple salsa recipe is terrific on crispy tortilla chips, but also tasty over chicken, pork or fish!

Ingredients

You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients. For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• fresh juicy pineapple
• jalapeño pepper
• red onion
• cilantro
• rice wine vinegar or lime
• salt

Instructions

This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Dice the pineapple and onion.
2. Mince the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, add to a small bowl.
3. Season with salt and sprinkle with rice wine vinegar. Mix well.

Equipment

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• You'll need a sharp knife to prepare the pineapple and for all of the dicing.
• And a cutting board.

FAQ's

How to select fresh pineapple

• Fresh pineapple will have a bright green crown with a firm shell. When you squeeze it, it will have a little give.
• A ripe pineapple will be fragrant. Sniff the base, it should smell like pineapple! Choosing good fresh fruit will taste better in the end!

How to cut a pineapple

Here's a great video showing how to prepare a pineapple.

1. Remove the top or crown of the pineapple and the bottom.
2. Using a sharp knife slice off the skin being careful to remove all the nubs/eyes.
3. Slice the pineapple in half from top to bottom, slice the halves in quarters.
4. Then just slice off the core. Discard core and diced the pineapple into chunks.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-5 days. I don't recommend freezing leftovers.

Related recipes

• Pico de Gallo - classic and delicious
• Mango Salsa - sweet and tangy
• Strawberry Salsa - perfect for a cookout
• Mexican Corn Casserole Recipe, perfect with chips!
• Easy Homemade Salsa - classic recipe!
• Roasted Salsa Verde - savory and amazing
• Guacamole Dip - ridiculously rich and amazing!

Serving suggestions

• Tacos al Pastor - made in the slow cooker this is so tasty.
• Grilled Shrimp Kabobs - salsa goes perfectly with sweet shrimp!
• Grilled Chili Lime Chicken - my favorite chicken on the grill.

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Recipe backstory

I bet you'll enjoy this as much as we did, be sure and give it a try!

I think what makes the difference is this is a savory application. There's plenty of salt and other flavors that balance the acidity and I have to say, this is delicious!

Originally I made this for Dan without the intention of putting it on the blog. But as Dan was eating, he got such a big smile. He said this is really great you definitely need to try it. AND it's blog worthy!

Skeptically I grabbed a chip and carefully scooped just one piece of pineapple onto the chip and quickly stuck it in my mouth with my eyes squeezed shut.

And waited.... huh.... I crunched the chip and said "Dan this is really good!" He said I know, I've been trying to tell you! 🍍🍍🍍I tentatively ate another bite and he was right. This is delicious!