Julie Clark
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Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa
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Love pairing sweet and spicy? This Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa will get your taste buds dancing. Serve with chips or as a topping for meats, tacos and salads.
We’re crazy about our fresh salsa in this house. Normally we enjoy our homemade Pico de Gallo recipe, but sometimes we crave fruit salsa so like mango salsa or peach salsa. I can eat it with a spoon, no chips needed!
Last fall we got adventurous and decided to try a new fresh salsa with pineapple. A sweet & spicy one. This fresh pineapple jalapeño salsa recipe has a lot of the same flavors as our favorite pico recipe does, but instead of a base of tomatoes, it has fresh, juicy pineapple.
What is pineapple salsa made of?
- Fresh pineapple. If you have to use canned pineapple that will work, but fresh is delicious.
- Jalapeño pepper. Dice that pepper up finely for even heat.
- Red onion. Red onion gives a pretty color contrast.
- Cilantro, salt and pepper. All to add flavor!
- Lime juice. Use one large lime to get that fresh lime juice.
How to Make Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
This recipe is as simple as ever.
- Dice the veggies, fruit and cilantro.
- Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl.
This is best if the fresh pineapple salsa chills in the fridge for an hour before serving. This will give it time for the flavors to blend.
Serving Ideas
So how do we like to serve this bright, summery pineapple salsa recipe? Frankly, I could also just eat this with a spoon which equals a pretty healthy snack. In fact, if you’re plugging through a Whole30 or giving eating a Paleo diet, this naturally sweet salsa may just be the fix you need.
Otherwise, try Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa on one of these for a sweet and savory meal:
- salmon quesadillas
- jalapeno steak
- pulled pork sliders
- lemon lime chicken
- shrimp tacos or alongside beer battered shrimp
- salsa verde tacos
- as a topping for guacamole
Other Pineapple Recipes
And you might also love our baked salsa chicken!
Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa
Love pairing sweet and spicy? This Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa recipe will get your taste buds dancing. Serve with chips or as a topping for meats, tacos and salads.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno pepper
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup freshly snipped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the salsa ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, ¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper, 1 cup diced red onion, ¼ cup freshly snipped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cover and refrigerate until serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being ⅙ of the salsa. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 32.6mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Delicious and so fresh tasting! How long will the salsa keep in the refrigerator?