Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Make this easy Fresh Pineapple Salsa in minutes! A vibrant mix of sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and fresh herbs—a quick, healthy dip or topping for tacos, chicken, fish, and more!
Why You Need To Make Pineapple Salsa
First of all, can we talk about how gorgeous this salsa looks? It’s like a tropical rainbow in a bowl, but it’s not just pretty—the flavor combo hits every note.
👉Sweet and tart pineapple
👉Zesty dressing
👉Crunchy red onion and bel peppers
👉Fresh cilantro flavor
👉Just the right amount of heat with pickled jalapenos
Plus, it’s totally versatile. Spoon over grilled chicken, tacos, fish, or grab a bag of your favorite tortilla chips and scoop away.
Easy, Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe
You don’t need fancy ingredients or tons of time. Here’s what we use..
Fresh Pineapple– If you can’t find fresh pineapple or it’s not in-season, you can use a quality can of pineapple tid-bits.
Red onion and bell peppers– These veggies offer a nice crunch that balances the sweet and tart flavor of the pineapple.
Jalapenos– We use pickled jalapenos but you can also use fresh.
Cilantro- If you don’t like cilantro you can use parsley.
Dressing- Olive oil, lime juice, agave or honey, salt, cumin, and chili powder.
10-Minute Pineapple Salsa
You’ll love how fast you can whip up this salsa. Find the full details in the recipe card below.
- Make the dressing– Add all the dressing ingredients to a jar with fitted lid and shake until combined.
- Prepare fruit and veggies– Cut pineapple in small pieces and dice peppers, onions, and jalapenos, then chop cilantro.
- Assemble salsa– Add pineapple, veggies, and cilantro to a medium bowl. Pour on dressing and toss to coat. It’s ready to enjoy!
Husband Approved Recipe
My husband is my go-to sampler when I’m making recipes for the blog and he absolutely loved this salsa. So much so, he asked me several times if I had shared it on my blog yet, and also when I would be making it again. 😄
Helpful Tips
Use ripe pineapple: It should smell sweet at the base and give a little when squeezed.
Chill it: If you have the time, let the salsa chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. It tastes even better cold.
Meal prep: Make a batch and use it all week to jazz up your meals.
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Equipment
- 1 small mason jar with fitted lid or small bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
Salsa
- 3 cups fresh pineapple diced in small pieces
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced small
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced small
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced fine
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, roughly chopped or use a small fresh jalapeno, seeds removed and diced fine
- 1/3 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tsp agave or honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- In a small mason jar add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tsp agave or honey, and 1/2 tsp each kosher salt, ground cumin, and chili powder. Place the lid on and shake until combined. Or use a bowl and whisk.
- In a medium bowl add 3 cups pineapple, 1/2 cup each green and red bell pepper, 1/3 cup red onion, 2 tbsp pickled jalapenos, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Add all the dressing and toss to coat. If you have time, chill for 30-minutes before serving.
Notes
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More Salsa Inspired Recipes
If you loved the fresh, bold flavors of pineapple salsa, you have to try these salsa-inspired recipes next! From sweet and smoky Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa to my Spicy Pork Chops with Mango Lime Salsa. Don’t miss The Best Salsa Ever (yep, it lives up to the name) or this bright and refreshing Avocado, Corn, and Tomato Salad—perfect for scooping, topping, or eating straight out of the bowl.
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