Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - Savory Nothings (2024)

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This easy Pineapple Salsa is the perfect healthy dip for chips, or serve it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

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We love nothing more than making a meal out of chips and dip during the hot summer months. But since that’s kind of… not the healthiest, I like to at least make sure one of our dips is filled with fruit and veggies.

This pineapple salsa is an absolute favorite – and so easy to make, it is an absolute staple for us during hot days!

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Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

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Ingredient notes

  • Pineapple: I love using fresh, but canned pineapple in juice works very well, too.
  • Sweet peppers: If you don’t like green pepper, feel free to use two red instead. I would recommend adding a chopped green onion as well if you’re skipping the green pepper, just to get some of that sharper taste in there. Otherwise, I find the salsa a little too sweet.
  • Cilantro: If you’re not a fan of cilantro, feel free to use chopped parsley instead.
  • Lime juice: I use fresh lime juice because it helps keep the pineapple from browning better than bottled. Feel free to use bottled, but I would recommend you eat the salsa right away.
  • Honey: I prefer using a mild, runny honey for this recipe. It mixes better into the dressing and doesn’t overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Add heat: Feel free to add some de-seeded, chopped Jalapeño or chilies to the salsa for heat.

How to make Pineapple Salsa

Once you have all of your ingredients prepped, add them to a bowl.

(I have instructions for how to cut a pineapple and how to cut a bell pepper in those separate posts, if you’re new to cooking.)

Then, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring jug.

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Then pour over the dressing and immediately toss to evenly coat all of the ingredients and mix everything well.

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If you want to present this in a pretty way to serve for a party or special event, I recommend hollowing out half of a pineapple and spooning the salsa inside to serve!

I usually use a new pineapple and carefully hollow it out with a sharp paring knife, then chop and freeze it for smoothies. That way I don’t need to worry about being overly careful with getting the pineapple out intact enough to dice for the salsa, and can just focus on keeping my pineapple boat looking great.

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Recipe tips

  • You can dice your ingredients as chunky or as small as you like. I generally keep it chunky-style if I want to serve it as more of a side salad, and dice it finely if I want to serve it with chips as a dip. I took the photos for this salsa on two different days, the salsa in the pineapple is diced smaller and the salsa in the ingredient and step-by-step photos is cut chunkier.
  • Pineapple browns over time after it’s cut, so please do not skip the lime juice in the recipe. It helps to keep the pineapple looking fresh.
  • If you have picky eaters who will find a piece of onion the size of a breadcrumb, just serve chopped red onion on the side. Ask me how I know ?
  • You can make the salsa up to 24 hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge. Keep in mind, it’s quite flavorful and your fridge will probably gather some smells while the salsa is in there.
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Serving ideas

We love this as an appetizer or snack with chips. But it’s also a great topping for baked or grilled chicken or fish. We love it over Lemon Grilled Chicken, or Lemon Garlic Baked Cod!

And it’s also the perfect healthy side for my Coconut Oven Fried Chicken, or for Crispy Oven Fried Fish.

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Easy Pineapple Salsa

This easy Pineapple Salsa is the perfect heathy dip for chips, or serve it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

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Recipe details

Prep 20 minutes mins

Total 20 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 small pineapple chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • 1 small green pepper diced
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice from about 1-2 medium-large limes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add pineapple, both peppers, red onio and cilantro to a medium bowl.

  • Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, ground cumin and salt.

  • Pour dressing over salsa ingredients in bowl and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24h before serving.

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Notes

Ingredient notes

  • Pineapple: I love using fresh, but canned pineapple in juice works very well, too.
  • Sweet peppers: If you don’t like green pepper, feel free to use two red instead. I would recommend adding a chopped green onion as well if you’re skipping the green pepper, just to get some of that sharper taste in there. Otherwise, I find the salsa a little too sweet.
  • Cilantro: If you’re not a fan of cilantro, feel free to use chopped parsley instead.
  • Lime juice: I use fresh lime juice because it helps keep the pineapple from browning better than bottled. Feel free to use bottled, but I would recommend you eat the salsa right away.
  • Honey: I prefer using a mild, runny honey for this recipe. It mixes better into the dressing and doesn’t overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Add heat: Feel free to add some de-seeded, chopped Jalapeño or chilies to the salsa for heat.

Recipe tips

  • You can dice your ingredients as chunky or as small as you like. I generally keep it chunky-style if I want to serve it as more of a side salad, and dice it finely if I want to serve it with chips as a dip. I took the photos for this salsa on two different days, the salsa in the pineapple is diced smaller and the salsa in the ingredient and step-by-step photos is cut chunkier.
  • Pineapple browns over time after it’s cut, so please do not skip the lime juice in the recipe. It helps to keep the pineapple looking fresh.
  • If you have picky eaters who will find a piece of onion the size of a breadcrumb, just serve chopped red onion on the side. Ask me how I know ?
  • You can make the salsa up to 24 hours ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge. Keep in mind, it’s quite flavorful and your fridge will probably gather some smells while the salsa is in there.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 198mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 825IUVitamin C: 117.5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Suitable for: Gluten Free

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Recipe first published on 06/20/2019. Updated with better text, step by step photos and better recipe directions on 04/10/2021.

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When I got married to my professional chef husband, I realized I had to step up my game in the kitchen. Now I share my favorite foolproof family recipes here on Savory Nothings: Chef-approved, kid-vetted and easy enough for everyday home cooks like you and me! Learn more.

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  1. Deborah says

    I am not a big fan of limes. (l know that may be strange!)
    So, could you sub lemon, orange, or even grapefruit for the lime in this Pineapple
    Salsa recipe?

    Reply

    • Nora says

      Yes Deborah, of course! I think orange in particular would be quite lovely in this recipe.

      Reply

  2. Mary says

    Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - Savory Nothings (19)
    This recipe is money! Served over shrimp and coconut rice, leftovers over salmon patties and with tortilla chips. Restaurant quality!

    Reply

    • Nora says

      I’m so glad, Mary!

      Reply

      • L says

        Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - Savory Nothings (20)
        So delicious! Will make it again and again!

        Reply

  3. Mary says

    This recipe is money. Perfect with shrimp, served leftover salsa with tortilla chips and over salmon patties.

    Reply

    • Nora says

      I’m so glad, Mary!

      Reply

  4. Docmike says

    Just like a restaurant would serve. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Nora says

      I’m so glad!

      Reply

  5. Stacey Sickinger says

    Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - Savory Nothings (21)
    Great over almond crusted halibut

    Reply

  6. Kathy Colwell says

    Ate this on Mexican food night with chips as an appetizer and then ate it over fresh grilled redfish in the half shell the next night. It was so easy and so very tasty. I added a little bit of chopped spicy peppers (Tabasco peppers from our garden) for a little kick.

    Reply

    • Nora Rusev says

      Your serving suggestions sound delicious, Kathy. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply

Easy Pineapple Salsa Recipe - Savory Nothings (2024)

FAQs

What is pineapple salsa made of? ›

In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Does salsa need olive oil? ›

Another vital ingredient to good salsa is the olive oil that you use with it. Depending on the flavors you want, you can use a few different types of extra virgin Texas olive oil.

What goes best with pineapple? ›

What Goes With Pineapple? Apricot, chilli, coconut, ginger, grapefruit, guava, kiwi, lychee, mango, orange, papaya, pear, persimmon, pomegranate, rambutan, strawberry, sweet potato. Basil, blue cheese, cinnamon, coriander, cottage cheese, macadamia, rosemary, sage. Caramel, crab, duck, tamarind, wild rice.

Is Trader Joe's pineapple salsa spicy? ›

The spice-o-meter on the jar makes this salsa look medium, but it's most definitely mild.

Why does Mexican restaurant salsa taste so good? ›

While some restaurant-style salsas may be prepared in large batches to meet demand, the emphasis on using fresh, high-quality ingredients remains a constant, no matter the quantity. A unique blend of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice contributes to the vibrant, lively taste of restaurant-style salsa.

What can I add to salsa to make it taste better? ›

What can I add to salsa for more flavor?
  1. Lime or lemon for a zip of citrus.
  2. Cilantro for a pleasantly herbaceous tang.
  3. Onions because you know everything's better with onions.
  4. Roasted tomatoes, peppers, or garlic because roasting anything provides a smoky flavor that we love.
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Why do you add vinegar to homemade salsa? ›

All great salsa need a hit of acidity to lighten and brighten their flavors. Perry and Damuck like lime juice (skip the zest; it's too perfume-y), plain white vinegar, or red wine vinegar, which is a nice match for the tomatoes.

Does the type of tomato matter for salsa? ›

In fact, you could use just about any type of tomato to make salsa roja! That's because, unlike pico de gallo, the amount of water or seeds doesn't quite matter here since all the ingredients get blitzed in a blender. That being said though, if you want a thicker consistency, go with Roma or other tomato paste.

What not to mix with pineapple? ›

07/8Pineapple and milk

A compound bromelain in pineapple when mixed with milk causes a series of problems to your body such as stomach gas, nausea, infections, headache, and stomach pain.

What flavor enhances pineapple? ›

Pineapple: Pairs well with other tropical fruits, banana, basil, caramel, chile pepper, cilantro, cinnamon, coconut, ginger, lime, macadamia, mango, orange, pepper, raspberry, rosemary, strawberry, and tamarind.

What to put on pineapple to make it taste better? ›

Honey: Honey adds subtle sweetness. Hot sauce: A dash of hot sauce heats things up. Salt: Salt enhances the overall flavor of the grilled pineapple.

Why is the Chipotle salsa so spicy? ›

For the salsa in question, Chipotle uses chiles de árbol, which range from from 15,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For context, jalapeños measure at around 2,500 to 8,000 SHU, while ghost peppers clock in at 800,000 to 1,000,000 — or even hotter.

Does Aldi have pineapple salsa? ›

Confession: I have become addicted to Aldi's organic salsas. They have so many different kinds to choose from! They have the original salsas in mild, medium (my favorite), or hot. Then there are all kinds of different flavors as well such as: chipotle lime, roasted red pepper, and their new summer flavor, pineapple!

What does pineapple habanero sauce taste like? ›

Fiery Flavor Fusion: Our Pineapple Habanero Sauce blends fresh habanero peppers with sweet, juicy pineapples, baby carrots, garlic and spices for a tantalizingly spicy-sweet sauce that will make your taste-buds do a dance.

What is salsa mostly made of? ›

Fresh salsas are made with tomatillos, avocados, fresh green chiles, spices and lime juice while cooked salsas use roasted tomatoes, spices and dried red chiles. They can be smooth or coarsely textured, thick or thin, mild or hot.

What is pineapple core made of? ›

The healthiest part of a pineapple is its core which is loaded with bromelain, an enzyme which acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. It is also rich in Vitamin C,fiber, manganese, and copper which is good for our health.

What is authentic Mexican salsa made of? ›

Take the stems off the peppers and throw away the stems. Place the peppers and seeds in the bender. Blend well. Next toss in the stewed tomatoes with juice, 1 jalepeno (sliced), 1/2 yellow onion (quarterd), 1 garlic clove, handful of cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend til you have the consistancy desired.

What are the health benefits of pineapple salsa? ›

Pineapple salsa is rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting feelings of fullness, which can help you eat less and stay satisfied longer.

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