Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Salsa is a fun, fresh, colorful condiment or appetizer that's not only healthy but absolutely delicious! Serve as a dip with chips or on top of recipes like our Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin.
Ingredients
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, cored and finely diced (about 3 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium to large jalapeno, seeded, de-veined, and minced (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (sub: fresh parsley)
- Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Sriracha sauce or cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1-2 ripe avocados
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving so the flavors start to combine.
Notes/Tips
- Using fresh, ripe pineapple is the key to this recipe. We strongly urge you not to use canned or frozen pineapple.
- This salsa is best served fresh but keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days (if you omit the avocado).
- Sharpen Your Knife: You'd be amazed at the difference between chopping with a freshly sharpened knife vs. a dull one. Since this recipe requires a lot of chopping, taking the extra minute to sharpen your knife will really pay off. Find my favorite (cheap) knife sharpener in our store.
- Bite-Sized Pieces: It's imperative that you chop the ingredients finely into bite-sized pieces. You want to be able to get a little of everything in one bite, so a small dice on the pineapple and bell pepper and a fine mince on the jalapeno is best.
- Pick a Ripe Pineapple: This will make or break this salsa. To find the perfect pineapple, use these clues:
- Pick one that's mostly yellow, not too green or brown.
- Sniff the bottom of the pineapple. It should smell sweet.
- It should be firm but a little soft when you press it.
- Look for green leaves at the top, not brown ones.
- It should feel heavy for its size.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 41 kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 11 g (4%) | Protein: 1 g (2%) | Fat: 0.2 g | Sodium: 76 mg (3%) | Fiber: 2 g (8%) | Sugar: 7 g (8%)
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