This fresh pineapple salsa is an incredibly easy and refreshing recipe with the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors! It's loaded with fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice! Serve it with some tortilla chips as an appetizer, add it to your favorite tacos, or enjoy it with your favorite main course as a tasty side dish!
Homemade Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe
This pineapple salsa is not only incredibly delicious with sweet and spicy flavor, but it is also quick and easy to make for any occasion! The vibrant colors of the pineapple and vegetables bring a beautiful addition to any of your favorite chicken, pork, seafood, or Mexican-inspired meals!
You can enjoy it by itself with some chips, or add it to your tacos, fajitas, or burrito bowls. No matter what you choose, you are bound to become obsessed with this tasty and refreshing salsa recipe!
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🥘 Fresh Pineapple Salsa Ingredients
All you need is a handful of fresh ingredients from the store to make this recipe! Make sure to finely dice everything so that you can easily scoop the salsa with a spoon or chip.
- Pineapple - 3 ½ cups of pineapple (diced).
- Red Bell Pepper - 1 medium red bell pepper (diced, or use tomatoes).
- Red Onion - ½ cup of red onion (diced, or use a white onion).
- Cilantro - ¼ cup of cilantro (fresh, chopped).
- Jalapeno - 1 medium jalapeno (minced, seeds removed).
- Lime Juice - ¼ cup of lime juice.
- Salt - ⅛ teaspoon of salt (to taste).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Fresh pineapple salsa is a beginner-friendly appetizer or side dish that only takes 15 minutes to make! You will need a mixing bowl, Chef's knife, and a wooden spoon to get started.
This delicious salsa recipe will make approximately 4 cups or even a little more! It is perfect for sharing with a hungry crowd on any occasion.
- Add ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add your 3 ½-4 cups of diced pineapple, 1 medium red bell pepper (or tomato), ½ cup of diced red onion (or white onion), ¼ cup cilantro, and 1 medium jalapeno. Pour the ¼ cup lime juice evenly on top of the ingredients.
- Stir. Stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until they are well combined. Season with ⅛ teaspoon salt to taste and stir a final time.
- Rest & serve. Let the salsa rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. For the best results, serve fresh.
You can serve this pineapple salsa with many different dishes or enjoy it on its own with homemade tortilla chips. I like it on top of my shredded chicken tacos or with some garlic butter shrimp! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Feel free to use up to 4 cups of fresh diced pineapple for this recipe. A standard-sized fresh pineapple that is cored and peeled will yield about 4 - 4 ½ cups of diced pineapple.
- The juice from two large limes is ¼ cup of lime juice or 2 tablespoons of juice per lime.
- Make sure that all of the fruit and vegetables are finely diced so that it's easy to scoop up with a spoon or chip.
- You'll get approximately 4+ cups from this fresh pineapple salsa recipe.
- Serve this with your favorite pork, fish, chicken, fish, or shrimp recipe, or scoop it on top of your favorite tacos. You can serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips too!
🥡 Storing
This salsa will have the best flavor when served fresh. You can store any leftovers in a sealable container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
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❓ Recipe FAQs
This pineapple salsa will pair perfectly well with a lot of different dishes! You can serve it with your favorite chicken, pork, or seafood dinners, or add it to burritos, or salads!
I wouldn't make this pineapple salsa in advance because the flavors will always taste the best when they are fresh. After a few days in the fridge, the fruit becomes soft, so if you really want to make this salsa in advance, you should freeze the salsa in a freezer-safe container.
Absolutely! Place any leftover salsa in a resealable plastic bag, let all of the air out, then store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
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📖 Recipe Card
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 3½ cups pineapple (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced, or use tomatoes)
- ½ cup red onion (diced, or use a white onion)
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 1 medium jalapeno (minced, seeds removed)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (to taste)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add your diced pineapple, red bell pepper (or tomato), diced red onion (or white onion), cilantro, and jalapeno. Pour the lime juice evenly on top of the ingredients.
- Stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon until they are well combined. Season with salt to taste and stir a final time.
- Let the salsa rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. For the best results, serve fresh.
Notes
- Feel free to use up to 4 cups of diced pineapple for this recipe. A standard-sized fresh pineapple that is cored and peeled will yield about 4 - 4 ½ cups of diced pineapple.
- The juice from two large limes is ¼ cup of lime juice (2 tablespoons of juice per lime).
- Make sure that all of your ingredients are finely diced so that it's easy to scoop up with a chip.
- You'll get approximately 4+ cups from this fresh pineapple salsa recipe.
- Serve this with your favorite pork, fish, chicken, fish, or shrimp recipe, or scoop it on top of your favorite tacos. You can serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips too!
- To store: This salsa will have the best flavor when served fresh. You can store any leftovers in a sealable container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
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