Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Perfectly sweet and a little bit spicy, this flavorful Pineapple Salsa is filled with simple ingredients, including pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño with tangy lime juice and fresh cilantro. Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or enjoy scooped onto your favorite salty tortilla chips.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 4 cups pineapple chopped into cubes
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 large jalapeño pepper seeded and diced (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Combine the lime juice, cilantro, pineapple juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add the pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño to the bowl, and stir gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Season with additional salt and lime juice to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips or on your favorite fish, chicken, or tacos.
Notes
- Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If you're sensitive to spicy foods, feel free to leave out the jalapeño.
- Delicious additions: Avocado, mango, cherry tomatoes.
- For best results, make this recipe using fresh pineapple. In a pinch, canned pineapple will work, but fresh, ripe pineapple will taste best.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
