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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 41kcal
Equipment
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
- 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: 0.5cup | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g