This sweet and spicy pineapple salsa comes together in no time. It’s wonderful served with tortilla chips, and I especially love using it as a condiment alongside fish, pork and chicken (especially tacos)! If you’re feeling creative, you can also jazz it up with other tropical fruits like mango and avocado.
Every since we upgraded to a home that’s big enough to host friends and family, I love experimenting with recipes for entertaining. Specifically anything that’s fast and can be prepared in advance like homemade dips.
Sometimes I keep it simple with classic recipes like guacamole and hummus, because those are always crowd pleasers. Other times I like to have a bit more fun with things like this buffalo chicken dip.
This pineapple salsa recipe is a perfect make-ahead recipe for guests, but it’s also a fantastic condiment to serve over tacos or alongside various proteins.
Tips for Pineapple Salsa
- Trust me, I understand the temptation to use canned pineapple. There are two reasons it’s not ideal here: texture and liquid. Because canned pineapple has been saturated in juice for an extended period of time, it lacks the same crisp texture. Salsa is all about textures! Also, that same juice has the potential to overpower the other flavors.
- Instead of using canned pineapple, save time by purchasing pre-cut pineapple, then dice it to the appropriate size. Most grocery stores carry it in the produce aisle.
- Serrano peppers typically have more of a kick than jalapeños, which are sometimes as bland as a green bell pepper. For spicier salsa, don’t discard all of the seeds and white pith while dicing the peppers. That’s where most of the heat is. For just barely a hint of spice, use one jalapeño and scrape out all of the seeds and pith.
More Salsa Recipes
Looking for more salsa recipes? You may also like my salsa verde and mango salsa! I also love this pico de gallo recipe from Cafe Delites.
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple, finely diced (approximately 1/2 medium)
- 1 cup diced red onion (approximately 1/2 medium)
- 1 - 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, seeded and finely diced (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
- Pineapple salsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, covered, though the flavors and textures are best within 3-4 days.
Notes
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
Nutrition
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Amy S says
This is one of my favorite salsas!
Claire says
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to make it as it contains everything that I love and I am such a dip and chip fan!!!
Having everything in the fridge I made it as our Saturday movie night snack. Well…..it didn’t last long and the whole family was impressed.
This is going to be on our rotation now.
THANK YOU!
Dini says
Thanks so much for this recipe, I made this for game night tonight and it was a hit! Sweet, spicy and refreshing. Fresh pineapple really does make a difference.
2pots2cook says
Great idea ! Pinned to Appetizers :-) Thank you !
Christi says
Such a fantastic combination of flavors!
Joanne says
The pineapple is the star flavor here, and I love all the supporting ingredients you added.
Aysegul Sanford says
Such a classic. Love a good salsa recipe!
Melissa Sperka says
This is so delicious with chicken, pork or seafood. I also love it on fish tacos!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I love it! Looks so refreshing!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Love a good, fruity salsa!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Pineapple salsa so good!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Love the sweet and spicy together!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I could eat that whole bowl! Looks perfect to me!
Dr Martin Huang says
I tasted a little bit of sour, probably is my pineapple not ripe enough. But I do like it a lot if only my pineapple is sweet.
Jennifer Farley says
Try adding a pinch of sugar! :)
sf says
Thanks Jennifer, for sharing this with us! my family loved this!