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A bowl of vibrant pineapple salsa recipe with diced pineapple, onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño, served with tortilla chips on the side.

pineapple salsa recipe

A vibrant, sweet-and-savory pineapple salsa recipe born from a happy kitchen accident in 2018, now perfected through years of workshops and family gatherings. Fresh pineapple, red onion, lime, cilantro, and jalapeño create the perfect balance—bright, refreshing, and versatile for tacos, chips, or grilled proteins.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 (about 3 cups)
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-Inspired, Tropical
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Fresh pineapple - Ripe diced into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup Red onion - Finely diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro - Leaves only chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper - Seeded for mild heat diced
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice - Fresh-squeezed
  • ½ tsp Fine sea salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Bell pepper (opt) - Adds crunch and color
  • 2 tbsp Avocado (opt) - Diced, adds creaminess
  • 1 tbsp Honey (opt) - Balances heat if using extra chilies
  • 1 tbsp Fresh mint (opt) - For a refreshing, complex flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife (Essential for clean pineapple cuts)
  • 1 Large cutting board (Gives space for dicing fruits/veggies)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Glass or ceramic preferred)
  • 1 Citrus juicer (Or reamer, for fresh lime juice)

Method
 

  1. Cut and dice the ripe pineapple into small, even bite-sized cubes.
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  2. Finely chop onion, jalapeño, and cilantro while squeezing fresh lime juice.
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  3. Layer pineapple with lime juice, then gently fold in vegetables and seasonings.
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  4. Stir the salsa carefully to combine without crushing the fruit pieces.
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  5. Allow the salsa to rest for at least thirty minutes before serving.
    A bowl of vibrant pineapple salsa recipe with diced pineapple, onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño, served with tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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