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.
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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!
- Dice the pineapple and onion.
- Mince the cilantro, jalapeno pepper, add to a small bowl.
- 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
Pineapple salsa has a simple ingredient list - pineapple, onions, cilantro, jalapeños and often tomatoes.
Pineapple salsa is sweet with a hint of spice. It's bright and fresh and filled with tropical flavors.
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!
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.
- Remove the top or crown of the pineapple and the bottom.
- Using a sharp knife slice off the skin being careful to remove all the nubs/eyes.
- Slice the pineapple in half from top to bottom, slice the halves in quarters.
- 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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Pineapple Salsa Recipe
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
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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
Jennifer A Stewart
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!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy this salsa!!
Nikki
We snacked on this poolside this weekend! So fresh and delicious!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum - this is such a great appetizer!
Lisa Hitzeman
What a great combination of sweet, savory and spicy! This would also be so delicious over grilled chicken or fish!
Bowl Me Over
Mostly definitely! Such great flavors, enjoy!
Julie Menghini
What a beautiful appetizer. We love sweet and heat and this checks all of my boxes for our next get-together!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful - everyone will love it!!
Kathy
This salsa has everything I need in life! Seriously delicious! Everyone loved it and asked me to make it again!
debi at Life Currents
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!
Healing Tomato
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
Bowl Me Over
I can see why - I bet your recipe is delicious Rini!!