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Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Pineapple Salsa is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy! With juicy pineapple, fresh tomatoes, and a kick of jalapeño, it’s a refreshing dip for tortilla chips or a tasty topping for tacos, grilled chicken, and more.
We love this salsa so much, especially for dishes like our Chipotle Chicken Tacos! It is such a nice contrast to the savory, spicy tacos. When it comes to fruit salsas, fresh is not just best, it is pretty essential. Using fresh ripe pineapple and tomato makes this a totally different experience than your typical store-bought jarred pineapple salsa.
Try this next: If you love fruit salsas, try my Mango Salsa or Peach Salsa for more sweet-and-savory goodness!
Pin this recipe for later!Why I Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy – Just chop, mix, and serve in under 10 minutes.
- Sweet & Spicy Balance – The combination of pineapple and jalapeño is the perfect blend of heat and sweetness.
- Versatile – Enjoy as a dip, topping, or side dish with a variety of meals.
- Healthy & Fresh – Made with whole, simple ingredients, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamins.
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pineapple – Fresh is best! Canned pineapple tends to get mushy in salsa. If you’re using pre-cut pineapple, make sure it’s ripe and juicy.
- Tomatoes – Roma tomatoes work well because they’re firm and less watery. Remove the seeds to keep the salsa from getting too thin.
- Jalapeños – For less heat, remove the seeds and membranes. Want it spicier? Leave some in, or add an extra jalapeño or even a habanero!
- Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice brightens up the flavors and adds the perfect tangy contrast to the sweetness.
How To Make Pineapple Salsa
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
Chop the ingredients. Finely dice the pineapple and tomatoes. Mince the red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Mix everything. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Season to taste. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salsa, add a pinch of salt, and toss well.
Serve & enjoy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you eat Pineapple Salsa with?
This salsa is so good, you can eat it on just about anything. Some of our favorite options are these Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, our Healthy Chicken Fajita Bowls with Rice, and my all-time favorite, Authentic Tacos Al Pastor.
Can I use canned pineapple for pineapple salsa?
You can, but I don’t recommend it. Fresh pineapple is best for this recipe. If you do decide to go with canned, make sure you get pineapple packed in juice and let it drain for several minutes in a small strainer to get as much of the juice out as possible.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe would be such a hit served next to a big bowl of my Homemade Guacamole!
I’d also like a big scoop of it on our Chicken Tostadas.
This Restaurant Style Salsa recipe is also a good addition to the table if you want to put together a salsa bar for your family or guests!
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Leftovers
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. This salsa is best eaten within the first day for the best texture and consistency, but it will keep for a couple days in the fridge and will still be enjoyable. You may need to drain off excess liquid.
Recipe Tips
- Choose a fresh, ripe pineapple – Canned pineapple is going to end up mushy in your salsa, so you’ll need to know how to choose a pineapple, and get a good one. Some grocery stores cut out the work for you and sell pineapple pre-sliced. Look for one that’s golden yellow, fragrant, and slightly soft when pressed.
- Keep the pieces small – Dice everything into bite-sized pieces for easy dipping and even distribution of flavors.
- Let it rest – If you have time, let the salsa sit for 15-30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Add extras – Try mixing in a diced avocado, mango, or a pinch of chili powder for extra depth.
More Salsa Recipes
- Black Bean & Corn Salsa
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- Fresh Homemade Salsa
- Corn Salsa
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple finely diced
- 5 Roma tomatoes seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion minced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
- 1 lime
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine pineapple, red onion, tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Toss with lime juice.
- Taste and add salt as desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips for dipping. Pineapple salsa also makes a delicious topping for chicken, pork, tacos and more!
Notes
- Cut everything into similar sized pieces. The main ingredients of your pineapple salsa and pineapple and tomatoes, so they should be diced into small, easily dippable, bite-sized pieces. Secondary ingredients like jalapeno and onion and cilantro should likewise be finely chopped, but generally small than the tomatoes and pineapple. No one wants to bit into a huge chunk of jalapeno! or maybe they do…no judgement here.
- Season well. A good salsa needs a generous amount of salt to help blend the flavors together. Make sure to add it in batches though. Sdd about a half of a teaspoon, stir it up, then do a taste test and go from their. Feel free to do as many taste tests as you need!
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
