Behold the most glorious, refreshing, and oh so vibrant pineapple salsa in all the land! I’m dreaming of everything I want to put it on (ahem, every taco ever) as grilling season quickly approaches. For now, I’ll be shoveling it in my face with a spoon, and perhaps my fave crunchy blue corn tortilla chips. Divine!
Ingredients
Pineapple: You’ll need half of a fresh, ripe pineapple for this recipe. While you could use drained canned pineapple, I really recommend fresh for the best flavor! Cilantro: Beautiful herby notes and a pop of green. Fresh lime: Adds bright tang to contrast the sweet pineapple. Zest and juice for extra flavor. Red onion: That zing makes for the perfect bite. Salt: Key for rounding out the flavor!
Be sure to see recipe card for the full list of ingredients and exact quantities.
Add-ins and substitutions
Avocado: This salsa tastes amazing with the addition of 1 ripe, cubed avocado! Jalapeño: Make it spicy by adding 1 small de-seeded and finely chopped Bell pepper: Great for color and crunch! You can add 1 small de-seeded and finely chopped bell pepper plus a squeeze more lime juice and salt to taste. Ginger: A tablespoon of freshly grated ginger is delicious here! A note on cilantro: I think cilantro makes this salsa, but I’ve tested it without cilantro and it’s still yummy. I’d add diced green pepper or jalapeño for that nice pop of green.
How to make pineapple salsa (step by step instructions)
How to dice a pineapple for salsa
What to serve it with
This salsa is amazing as that fresh juicy bite on top of these sheet pan southwestern tacos, quesadillas, bowls, fried rice, and pizza. It’s also stunning on any grilled protein you love–seared fish, tofu, or chicken. I love it paired with creamy guacamole on tortilla chips, too!
How to store
While it’s best eaten the day of, you can store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. After that, the pineapple releases juices and the salsa gets watery.
Can you freeze salsa?
Yes, but I don’t recommend it. The texture will be mushy after you thaw it! This is why we want fresh versus frozen pineapple.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
I’d be super grateful if you’d leave a comment and star rating letting me know how you liked it. Dig in! For spicy pineapple salsa, add 1 small de-seeded and finely chopped jalapeño.
