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Is there anything better than a bowl of fresh salsa? Fresh salsa never lasts more than a day at our house. It’s too good not to eat all at once.

We love ALL kinds of salsa – Classic Salsa, Salsa Verde, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, and sweet salsas like this fresh pineapple salsa!

This fruity salsa is a little spicy and a little sweet. The flavor combinations are unreal. We love the super sweet pineapple with the juicy tomatoes and the spiciness of the jalapeños. It’s all so yummy when it’s mixed.

Our kids go crazy over chips and salsa. It’s the best after-school snack for chatting about their day at school. We also love to whip it up as an appetizer for a girls’ night or a get-together with neighbors.

Similar to Strawberry Salsa, serve pineapple jalapeno salsa with your favorite sweet or savory Tortilla Chips and share with friends and family!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • For more than just chips! Pineapple Salsa can be served with lots of different dishes. On the side of pork, fish, steak, chicken, or with Tacos, Fajitas, or Burrito Bowl. And of course, it’s great with Tortilla Chips or even with some warm Tortillas.
  • Both sweet and spicy. There is plenty of sweetness with the pineapple, but the jalapenos add a perfect balance and a little zing!
  • Great to make ahead. This side dish preps in about 10 minutes, but tastes better the longer the flavors meld, so it’s perfect for making in advance.

Pineapple Salsa Ingredients and Substitutions

  • 2 cups pineapple, diced Use canned pineapple or freshly diced pineapple.
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • 3-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped – For mild heat, remove the white membrane and seeds from the inside of the jalapeños. Increase the heat by adding as little or as much of the membrane and seeds as desired.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Use freshly squeezed juice. A medium lime will produce 2 tablespoons of juice.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • black pepper
  • variations mix in mango, avocado, green or red bell pepper, cumin, garlic

How to Make Pineapple Salsa

  1. COMBINE. Add pineapple, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and jalapenos to a large bowl. 
    • Mix in lime juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  2. SERVE! Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for all flavors to blend. Or chill until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips.
  • We prefer to use fresh pineapple, but canned pineapple can be used in a pinch.
  • Raw ripe pineapple has a high pH balance, and the acid can cause your mouth to “burn”. Using fresh lime juice helps neutralize the acidity.
  • We love storing salsa in Mason jars, but any airtight container can be used.
  • For milder heat, remove the jalapeño’s membrane and seeds; for more heat, include them as desired.
5 from 8 votes

Pineapple Salsa

Sweet and spicy fresh pineapple salsa is deliciously addictive. Enjoy it with your favorite tortilla chips, on fish tacos, and more!
Prep: 10 minutes
Sit Time: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups pineapple, diced
  • 6 Roma tomatoes, cored and diced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • 3-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • pepper

Instructions 

  • Add pineapple, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and jalapenos to a large bowl. 
  • Add lime juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes for all flavors to blend. Or chill until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Recipe tips.
  • We prefer to use fresh pineapple, but canned pineapple can be used in a pinch.
  • Raw ripe pineapple has a high pH balance, and the acid can cause your mouth to “burn”. Using fresh lime juice helps neutralize the acidity.
  • We love storing salsa in Mason jars, but any airtight container can be used.
  • For milder heat, remove the jalapeño’s membrane and seeds; for more heat, include them as desired.
Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 70g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1193mg, Potassium: 1503mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 47g, Vitamin A: 4285IU, Vitamin C: 275.6mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

What’s the secret to picking the perfect pineapple?

Look for nice green leaves and a pineapple that slightly gives when you squeeze it. Lastly, you should be able to smell the distinctive pineapple smell when you put your nose close to the bottom of the fruit.

How to store?

Store salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

This recipe was originally published April 2019.

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6 Comments

  1. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    This pineapple salsa is amazing! I will be using this recipe for all of my summer bbqs.

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    A perfect sweet and savory salsa. Easy to make and a bit different than the regular red salsa. Very refreshing!

  3. Kristina R says:

    5 stars
    At my house salsa and summer time Go hand in hand. Its a snack that does not heat up the house (a plus living in arizona) and i feel like its a healthier snack choice for my kids. Im excited to try this pineapple version.

  4. misty says:

    5 stars
    YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY! this is the so good!

  5. becca says:

    5 stars
    Delicious on Tacos!!

  6. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Mmm..my two favorite things, pineapple & salsa!! Super delicious & easy to make! Salsa & chips is my weakness!