This Salsa De Piña is sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once, and it’s perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, fish, or tacos. Enjoy!
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Pineapple Salsa
TThere is nothing better than this fresh Pineapple Salsa for spring and summer! It’s a great Mexican Salsa to have in your repertoire for when you want to have something fresh to enjoy. Resist the temptation to eat it right out of the bowl!
This is a simple salsa with a bright acidity, one that you could temper with some diced mango if you like. I’ve called for a half of a jalapeño but you could use an entire one if you like.
Adjust the ingredients to your liking but just keep all the flavors in balance – sweet, salty, sour and fiery. It’s terrific on pork and with grilled fish, on shrimp tacos or as an accompaniment to breakfast eggs.
♥️ xo, Ana
Ingredients
Here is what you need to make this refreshing salsa:
- The pineapple: about 2 lbs, peeled, cored & diced – the star of this salsa is the pineapple of course. We’re using fresh pineapple but in a pinch, you could use frozen or the canned kind.
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
- Cucumber
- Jalapeño chile
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime juice – don’t use the bottled stuff. It will never compared to the real deal!
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt & ground pepper to taste
**This post was originally published on Feb 2021. It has been updated to be more helpful.
How To Make Salsa De Piña
- Start by cutting the pineapple. I have a step by step guide on how to slice a pineapple. It’s easier than you think!
- Chop the rest of the ingredients making sure they’re small and evenly sized.
- In a large bowl, toss together the pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
- Then add the lime juice and cilantro leaves, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Ana’s Recipe Tips
- Chopping the vegetables: Try to chop most vegetables about the same size so that the flavors don’t compete with each other.
- This recipe makes a large bowl but it halves or doubles pretty easy depending on the occasion.
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. If you need to store it for longer than that, you can freeze it in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to six months.
Serving Suggestions
This Salsa De Piña is versatile and can be enjoyed in so many ways. Its sweet and tangy flavor pairs well with a variety of dishes.
Print Recipe:
Salsa De Piña (Pineapple Salsa)
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 1 small pineapple (see note) - about 2 lbs, peeled, cored & diced
- 1/3 medium red onion - finely chopped
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper - seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber - peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 jalapeño chile - seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt & ground pepper to taste
For the shrimp
Instructions
Make the Salsa
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- We’re using fresh pineapple but in a pinch, you could use frozen or the canned kind.
- Chopping the vegetables: Try to chop most vegetables about the same size so that the flavors don’t compete with each other.
- This recipe makes a large bowl but it halves or doubles pretty easy depending on the occasion.
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. If you need to store it for longer than that, you can freeze it in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to six months.
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HI, i was wondering if you can freeze this and have it still be delicious?
Hi Kirsten! You can freeze it but some of the veggies will lose the crispiness. Jalapeños & onions tend to get soft when frozen but the flavor will still remain! Let me know how it goes 🙂
Conversation starter. Received many compliments at the party. Thanks for sharing.
This is wonderful T! I appreciate your review and I’m happy it was a hit a party!
I want to do this right now, thanks for sharing this delicious recipe
Thank you, Charah!!!
We had this with pan fried fish and sauteed spinach. Such a delicious meal! I’ll make again for sure and serve as an appetizer with chips. Great Flavor!!
Thank you, Kate!!!
Enjoyed this for an afternoon snack, and it did not disappoint! Was quick, easy and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy!
I hate cucumber. But I was willing to try. This was amazing! Absolutely worth finding that ripe pineapple.
This salsa is so fresh I just want to eat it with a spoon!!