Fresh Pineapple Salsa

There’s nothing like the bright flavors of a fresh pineapple. It makes the best Fresh Pineapple Salsa for tacos, pan seared snapper, barbecue chicken or simply for dipping with tortilla chips. A few simple ingredients come together to give you a vibrant salsa to serve with your favorite seafood and chicken dishes.

Pineapples are typically grown in Hawaii and Florida. They bloom in early spring and ripen in early summer. They are juicy and have bright, acidic flavors that are great for adding to cocktails, smoothies, fruit salads and salsa. Blended with other flavors, a fresh ripe pineapple will give you a dish that is sweet and full of fresh flavor.

How to serve Pineapple Salsa?

• Scoop it with chips– We love this sweet, fruity salsa with salty tortilla chips. The combination of flavors is amazing and so very refreshing on a hot summer day.
• Serve it with seafood– Make pan seared snapper and pile the pineapple salsa over the top of the fish. It adds that punch of citrus that makes the fish especially delicious.
• Serve it with grilled ham or barbecue chicken– Serve this salsa with your favorite food from the grill. It is yummy with tangy barbecue chicken or salty grilled ham. We also like to serve it over rice, so it will soak up all the flavors of the salsa.
• Serve as dessert– Mound the pineapple salsa up on top of a bowl of banana ice cream for a real treat. You will need to omit the onion and cilantro if serving as a dessert. It is a perfect match of tropical flavors all in one bowl. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and add a sprinkle of shredded coconut to send it over the top.

Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe

What’s needed?

• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup seedless cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced (or shallots)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to make Pineapple Salsa?

• Dice all of your ingredients into small pieces, about 1/4 inch each. Place them in a medium bowl and add the lime and pineapple juice.
• Season with salt and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Recipe makes 4 servings.

What can I add to pineapple salsa?

• Avocado– Want to make the salsa just a little creamy, add some diced avocado and stir it in. It adds a soft, creamy element that marries well with the cilantro. Yum!
• Sweet corn– Almost any fresh sweet summer veggie will work well in this dish. Always remember to look for what is in season and use that to complement this bright salsa recipe. Blanch the corn for 2 minutes and remove the kernels from the cob. Stir them into the salsa and enjoy.
• Black beans– Want to add some protein to this recipe, black beans are a great choice. Make sure you rinse the beans well and drain them before adding to the salsa. This combination is wonderful served over rice for a hearty side dish or added to a taco for the main course.

This recipe is low in calories, yet high in Vitamin C and Potassium. A healthy summer salsa that comes together in less than 15 minutes, it doesn’t get any better than that!

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Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Fresh pineapple, cucumbers, sweet red peppers and onion come together to make an irresistible summer treat. Serve with your favorite protein or with tortilla chips for dipping.

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Ingredients 

• 1 cup pineapple, fresh, diced
• 1/2 cup seedless cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced (or shallots)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

• Dice all of your ingredients into small pieces, about 1/4 inch each. Place them in a medium bowl and add the lime and pineapple juice.
• Season with salt and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Recipe makes 4 servings.
  

Notes

What can I add to Fresh Pineapple Salsa?

• Avocado– Want to make the salsa just a little creamy, add some diced avocado and stir it in. It adds a soft, creamy element that marries well with the cilantro.
• Sweet corn– Almost any fresh sweet summer veggie will work well in this dish. Always remember to look for what is in season and use that to complement this bright salsa recipe. Blanch the corn for 2 minutes and remove the kernels from the cob. Stir them into the salsa and enjoy.
• Black beans– Want to add some protein to this recipe, black beans are a great choice. Make sure you rinse the beans well and drain them before adding to the salsa. This combination is wonderful served over rice for a hearty side dish or added to a taco for the main course.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 293mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 637IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg