Name: 10-Minute Easy Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups diced fresh pineapple (***); ¼ cup finely chopped red onion; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped); Juice of 1 large lime; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt (to taste)

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This Easy Pineapple Salsa is light and fresh with just a hint of heat. It makes an amazing dip for chips but is also amazing as a topping for grilled fish or pork tacos!

I’ve been making this pineapple salsa for years now, but I’m finally just getting around to sharing the recipe with you guys! It makes a great topping for these mojo pork tacos, is amazing over some grilled salmon, or simply as a healthy snack with these baked tortilla chips or air fryer tortilla chips.

I’ve seen many pineapple salsa recipes that call for tomatoes, but my version (similar to my mango salsa) is tomato-free. I like to let the flavor of the pineapple really shine through. It’s simply dressed with just a little bit of red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. So, so good and amazingly simple.

I took a shortcut here by using the pineapple that you can find in the produce section already peeled and cored. You can also use frozen pineapple that’s been thawed, or you can use canned pineapple, just be sure to drain it well first, even letting it sit in a colander over your sink for a few minutes before using it.

Bowl of ingredients for pineapple salsa ready to be mixed together.

I don’t like spicy foods? Can I make this Pineapple Salsa more mild?

Yes!

To make MILD Pineapple Salsa:

Leave out the jalapeno entirely, or just use ½ a jalapeno. Be sure to remove the ribs and seeds from the pepper before dicing it.

To make MEDIUM Pineapple Salsa:

Prepare the recipe as stated below. You’ll want to remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing it.

To make SPICY Pineapple Salsa:

Dice the jalapeno pepper up as is, no need to remove the seeds. Or, you can try using a habanero pepper, but be extra careful – a little will go a long way!

I don’t like cilantro? Can I leave it out?

Feel free to leave it out, or substitute in some fresh minced parsley.

Want to dress up your pineapple salsa a bit? Here are some of my favorite add-ins:

Bell Peppers – Add 1 cup diced red or green peppers to give the salsa some extra color and crunch.
Black Beans – Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans and add them to the salsa to bulk it up and add healthy fiber. Or, make instant pot black beans.
Mango – Cube up a fresh mango and add it to the salsa to give it even more tropical flavor.

Can I make pineapple salsa ahead of time?

Definitely! It will keep for up to three days in your refrigerator.

What to serve with pineapple salsa:

Tacos
Baked Tortilla Chips or Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Salmon
Black Beans & Rice
Pork Tenderloin
Fish Taco Bowls
Nachos
Quesadilla

Wine Pairing with Pineapple Salsa:

A chilled glass of Pinot Gris is amazing with the acidity and fruit in this tropical salsa.

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