Tomatoes have no business being in fruit salsa, and this fresh and fruity Texas-style Pineapple Salsa has a Texas-sized kick of flavor!
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Pineapple and jalapeno are a perfect match in this easy and super tasty Pineapple Salsa. This salsa is so crazy easy to make – after chopping a few ingredients, you just mix it all together! No matter if you’re serving it with chips or with grilled meats or seafood, there’s oodles of flavor in every bite!
What you’ll love about Pineapple Salsa
- There isn’t a tomato in sight!
- This is a crazy easy to make, and everyone loves it!
- It’s sweet, spicy, herby, and oh-so-good!
Ingredients
- Pineapple – Diced into small cubes.
- Jalapeno – Seeds removed and finely diced.
- Red onion – Diced.
- Cilantro – Fresh cilantro; chopped.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic; minced.
- Lime juice – From a fresh lime.
How To Make The Best Pineapple Salsa
- Mix the diced pineapple with the diced jalapeno, red onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- This tropical salsa is so easy to make, but for the best flavor prepare it a few hours ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to blend.
- If you really like it spicy, use serrano or habanero chilis instead.
- There’s a lot of chopping invovled in making salsa – use an alligator chopper to maker perfectly even dice every time!
Recommended
Serving Suggestions
All you really need to feast on amazing fruit salsa are some salty, crispy tortilla chips. But if you want to branch out and get a little fancy, pair your salsa with:
- Smoked pork tenderloin
- Grilled steaks
- With your favorite seafood
- Or serve it on a colossal board with all your favorite dips.
Storage
Store your leftover tropical salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Mix everything in a bowl and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Pineapple Salsa is so easy to make, but for the best flavor prepare it a few hours ahead of time so the flavors have a chance to blend.
- If you really like it spicy, use serrano or habanero chilis instead.
- There’s a lot of chopping involed in making salsa – use an alligator chopper to maker perfectly even dice every time!
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
