Pineapple salsa. The natural sweetness of pineapple combined with spicy jalapeños gives you a delicious salad that’s both sweet and spicy. Accentuate the tropical flavor with a generous drizzle of tangy lemon juice. A must for pineapple lovers, this salsa is perfect with your favorite protein or as a taco filling.
Why I Love This Vibrant Salsa
Gone are the days of savory salsa, this vibrant salad is going to conquer your taste buds. For the perfect fruit salsa, it’s all about the right balance of sweet and savory. It’s also equal parts crunchy and soft, which is why I’m obsessed with it. Apart from that, it’s also easy to put together but looks so fancy.
Pretty yellow chunks of pineapple, gorgeous tomato reds, crunchy cucumber bits with spicy jalapeños, mint leaves and coriander (cilantro) leaves - this simple salsa is a luxe addition to your meal. The base ingredients are very similar to a simple salad but the addition of pineapple chunks makes it so delicious. Apart from adding vibrancy and color, pineapple cuts through the richness of meat and cools the heat from jalapeños. While I love this salsa as a taco filling, it’s also great with grilled meat, chicken and fish. Obviously, a win.
Key Ingredients In Pineapple Salsa
- Pineapple - The star ingredient brings in the sweet, juicy and tropical flavor.
- Red onion - Adds a savory undertone complementing the sweetness of pineapples.
- Tomatoes - Roma or cherry tomatoes are preferred.
- Jalapeños - Adds the spicy kick.
- Herbs - Coriander leaves (cilantro) and mint leaves.
- Lime juice - Signature tang that lifts the overall flavor.
How To Make Pineapple Salsa
Gather the ingredients - Chop pineapple (fresh or canned) into bite-sized pieces. Chop tomatoes, red onions and jalapeños. Remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapeños to customize the heat. Chop the herbs very finely. Squeeze out juice from the lime.
Toss everything together - Place all these ingredients in a large bowl, and toss to make beautiful salsa. Finally, season with salt.
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pineapple, fresh or canned
- 1 medium chopped tomatoes
- 1 medium chopped red onions
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place pineapple, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, coriander leaves (cilantro) and mint leaves in a bowl.
- Drizzle with lime juice.
- Toss to combine.
- Season with salt.
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Notes
- Add to fish tacos or pork tacos.
- Spoon over grilled fish or chicken.
- Serve with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
- Add to rice bowls.
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Amy says
Anamika says
This salsa looks so vibrant & flavorful. I really love the way all the flavors are well balanced to create the perfect sweet & spicy tones.
Derek says
My go-to for summer bbqs, I love fruit salsas!