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Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Published: Jul 28, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 12 Comments

An easy tropical salsa and so flavorful, Pineapple Salsa is a simple recipe and so delicious!
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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.

Pineapple Salsa in blue bowl with chips and sliced lime
Easy Pineapple Salsa is a great appetizer!
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Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ easy to make!

✔️ uses all fresh ingredients.

✔️ It's terrific on chips, but also tasty over chicken, pork or fish!

Ingredients

Pineapple Salsa Recipe
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  • pineapple
  • jalapeno
  • red onion
  • cilantro
  • rice wine vinegar or lime
  • salt

Instructions

  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

What is pineapple salsa made of?

Pineapple salsa has a simple ingredient list - pineapple, onions, cilantro, jalapeños and often tomatoes.

What does pineapple salsa taste like?

Pineapple salsa is sweet with a hint of spice. It's bright and fresh and filled with tropical flavors.

What is good with pineapple salsa?

It's really amazing how versatile this is - it's great on tacos, especially chicken or pork. It's terrific over fish. It's great on chips as well. Whether that's corn tortilla chips or cinnamon sugar tortilla chips - yum!

Pineapple Salsa in blue bowl with chips
This is one tasty dip, I know you'll love this salsa!

Things to know

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

Watch this step-by-step video to learn how to cut 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.
Pineapple Salsa Recipe in blue bowl with chips
Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - serve with chips or top grilled chicken, shrimp or pork!

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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Pineapple salsa in bowl with chip.
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Pineapple Salsa Recipe

An easy tropical salsa and so flavorful, Pineapple Salsa is a simple recipe and so delicious!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Deb Clark
Cost: $8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple diced and fresh
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • ½ jalapenos seeds and membrane removed, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or fresh squeezed lime
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

  • Prepare the fresh pineapple, dice the chunks into a small ½ inch dice.
  • Dice the onion.
  • Minced the cilantro, prepare the jalapeno pepper.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and rice wine vinegar. Mix well.
  • This is best when kept at room temperature.
  • Serve with chips or top grilled chicken, pork or fish - enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 23.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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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!

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer A Stewart

    July 02, 2019 at 10:41 am

    5 stars
    I have always been a sucker for salsa verde but this is quickly becoming my new favorite. Thank goodness the market has a ton of pineapples in stock!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 02, 2019 at 10:42 pm

      Wonderful! I hope you enjoy this salsa!!

      Reply
  2. Nikki

    July 02, 2019 at 4:41 am

    5 stars
    We snacked on this poolside this weekend! So fresh and delicious!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 02, 2019 at 10:44 pm

      Yum, yum - this is such a great appetizer!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Hitzeman

    July 01, 2019 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    What a great combination of sweet, savory and spicy! This would also be so delicious over grilled chicken or fish!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 02, 2019 at 10:45 pm

      Mostly definitely! Such great flavors, enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Julie Menghini

    June 30, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful appetizer. We love sweet and heat and this checks all of my boxes for our next get-together!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 02, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      Wonderful - everyone will love it!!

      Reply
  5. Kathy

    June 30, 2019 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    This salsa has everything I need in life! Seriously delicious! Everyone loved it and asked me to make it again!

    Reply
  6. debi at Life Currents

    June 30, 2019 at 6:40 am

    5 stars
    I love pineapple! This salsa is great on fish tacos! The tang of the pineapple goes so well with fish. Of course, it was great with chips too!

    Reply
  7. Healing Tomato

    June 29, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    Pineapple Salsa is a staple in our house. We love it on tacos or to eat with chips. I am so glad to hear that you started to like pineapple. It is one of my top 5 favorite fruits

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 06, 2019 at 10:20 am

      I can see why - I bet your recipe is delicious Rini!!

      Reply

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