Why I Love This Recipe

Fresh pineapple salsa is one of those recipes that instantly makes any meal taste brighter. I love the combination of juicy pineapple, crisp bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño because every bite has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Adding creamy avocado right before serving makes it even better by mellowing the heat and giving the salsa a rich, buttery texture. It comes together in just a few minutes, and it’s incredibly versatile. Whether I’m scooping it up with tortilla chips or piling it onto tacos, grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, it always adds the freshest pop of flavor.

Enjoying The Leftovers

This salsa is just as delicious the next day and is a great way to add fresh flavor to leftover meals. Spoon it over grilled chicken, salmon, shrimp, tacos, or rice bowls, or enjoy it as an afternoon snack with tortilla chips. If you’ve already added the avocado, it’s best enjoyed within a day for the freshest texture.

Storing

Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you’re planning to make it ahead, wait to add the avocado until just before serving to keep it from browning and to maintain the best texture.

When you’re ready to eat

Serve chilled with tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for an easy appetizer. It’s also delicious spooned over grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, tacos, burgers, or grain bowls. Finish with an extra squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of cilantro right before serving for the freshest flavor.

A close up shot of pineapple salsa with diced red onion, red pepper, jalapeños, avocado and fresh cilantro.
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Pineapple Salsa

This fresh Pineapple Salsa is bursting with juicy pineapple, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and bright lime flavor. It's an easy homemade salsa that comes together in minutes and is perfect for dipping with chips or serving over tacos, grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, and your favorite summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions

  • Finely chop everything up and add to a large bowl.
  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over top and add a generous pinch of sea salt.
  • Gently mix and give it a taste. Add more salt & lime juice as necessary. Serve with your favorite tortilla chipsNotes: If you are adding the avocado, don’t add it until right before you plan to serve the salsa!

Equipment

mixing bowls
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g

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