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• Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Salsa Recipe
• Pineapple Salsa Ingredients
• How To Make Pineapple Salsa
• Variations
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Pineapple Salsa
• More Spicy Dip Recipes
• Pineapple Salsa (Easy Recipe) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

It’s juicy, tropical, and has a bit of heat — this fresh pineapple salsa recipe is a delicious spin on a classic. Unlike blended tomato salsa , this one is chunky like a pico de gallo. And while I usually make savory salsas, this is my fave (along with mango salsa ) when I want something sweet. I’ll show you how to make the best pineapple salsa with just a few easy ingredients, plus share tasty ways to serve it (not just for chips!).

Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Salsa Recipe

• Fruity, spicy flavor, with just the right amount of sweetness
• Crisp and juicy texture
• Simple, fresh ingredients
• Easy to make, and make ahead
• Done in 20 minutes
• A tasty upgrade to proteins, or a mouthwatering appetizer all on its own

Pineapple Salsa Ingredients

Here I explain the best ingredients for pineapple jalapeño salsa, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below .

• Pineapple – Get a firm, fresh, ripe pineapple with bright green leaves, slightly yellow color on the outside (though more yellow works too), and skin that gives slightly when squeezed. If it smells fruity at the base of the stem, it’s perfectly ripe! I don’t recommended using canned pineapple, as it just won’t taste the same, but it can work in a pinch.
• Tomato – Use a ripe, medium tomato. If your tomato has a lot of seeds, you can remove them before using, so that the salsa won’t be too watery.
• Avocado – Pineapple avocado salsa is the best kind! The creamy texture goes perfectly with the other ingredients that are crisp, plus it balances out the sweetness and heat.
• Red Onion – A white onion can work as well.
• Fresh Cilantro – A must for any salsa in my opinion, but feel free to omit if you’re not a fan.
• Jala peno Pepper – Adds heat! If you don’t want your salsa too spicy, remove the seeds and ribs first (use gloves!).
• Lime Juice – Adds tang and helps the flavors develop. This recipe uses 3 tablespoons, but use more if you like. Fresh squeezed works best here, but bottled juice will also work for convenience.
• Salt & Pepper

How To Make Pineapple Salsa

This section shows how to make salsa with pineapple, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below .

1. Mix. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño.
2. Season. Add lime juice and salt, then stir. Taste and add more lime juice or salt to your liking.
3. Rest. Allow finished pineapple avocado salsa to rest for 10 minutes before serving, to help the flavors develop.

Variations

• Mango Pineapple Salsa – Swap half of the pineapple with mango. (You can do the same thing with peaches, for a pineapple peach salsa.)
• Pineapple Habanero Salsa – Use habanero chili instead of jalapenos for even more heat.
• Grilled Pineapple Salsa – Cook slices of pineapple on the grill first, then dice and use in the recipe.
• Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa – Swap the tomato for 1-2 tomatillos instead.
• Add Other Fruits & Veggies – Try strawberries, red bell pepper, or cucumber. You can also add black beans if you want it more hearty.
• Add More Spices – Chili powder and paprika add extra flavor.

Storage Instructions

You can easily make this dish ahead of time! Store this salsa recipe with pineapple covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, add the avocado only the day-of, so that it doesn’t brown. Stir before serving.

Can You Freeze Pineapple Salsa?

Although you can safely freeze salsa, it will be pretty watery after thawing. Also, the texture of many of the fresh vegetables, like tomatoes and avocado, will be ruined. Stick to enjoying it fresh.

What To Serve With Pineapple Salsa

There are so many ways to use this salsa! Try it with:

• Chips – My baked tortilla chips are the classic choice, but you can also make my grain-free almond flour tortilla chips .
• Tacos – Pile your favorite tortillas high with your favorite protein (like shredded chicken or barbacoa), shredded cheese, and this salsa. It’s also delicious over a easy taco salad .
• Chicken – Serve it over grilled chicken in the summer, or with easy chicken breast air fryer recipes or cilantro lime chicken all year round.
• Fish – Fresh pineapple salsa recipes go particularly well over pan seared salmon , sea bass , or grilled cod .
• Pork – Though it’s less common, air fryer pork chops or baked boneless pork chops go really well with this salsa.

More Spicy Dip Recipes

Add more flavor to your main dishes with these zesty sauces:

Creamy Salsa Verde

Crock Pot Queso Dip

Chipotle Copycat Guacamole

Crock Pot Rotel Dip

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 3 cups Pineapple (about 1 medium, diced) ▢
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped) ▢
• 1 medium Avocado (chopped) ▢
• 1/2 medium Red onion (chopped) ▢
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped) ▢
• 1 medium Jalapeno (finely chopped; seeds and ribs removed if you want less heat) ▢
• 3 tbsp Lime juice (to taste) ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste) ▢
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño.
2. Add the lime juice and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Season to taste with additional lime juice (for zing) and/or salt (for more overall flavor) if it doesn’t taste amazing just yet.
4. For best flavor and if you have time, let the pineapple salsa rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Recipe makes 3 1/2 cups.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Understanding Macros

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Carbs Are A Limit.

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Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

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Foods To Eat On Keto

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• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
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Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

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Pineapple Salsa (Easy Recipe)

This fresh, fruity, and zesty pineapple salsa recipe takes just 10 minutes. It tastes great with chips, tacos, chicken, fish, and more!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups Pineapple (about 1 medium, diced)
• 1 medium Tomato (chopped)
• 1 medium Avocado (chopped)
• 1/2 medium Red onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 medium Jalapeno (finely chopped; seeds and ribs removed if you want less heat)
• 3 tbsp Lime juice (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño.
2. Add the lime juice and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Season to taste with additional lime juice (for zing) and/or salt (for more overall flavor) if it doesn’t taste amazing just yet.
4. For best flavor and if you have time, let the pineapple salsa rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 cup

Recipe makes 3 1/2 cups.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)