Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa Recipe

Spice up your next Mexican fiesta with this vibrant Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa! Sweet pineapple perfectly balances the fiery kick of jalapeños in this irresistible recipe, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Inspired by Good Food Magazine (May 1988), this salsa is easy to make and tastes even better the longer it sits (up to 2 hours). Perfect for tacos, chips, or as a side dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 19.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

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How to Make Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

  1. Finely dice 2 cups of fresh pineapple.
  2. Remove seeds and finely mince 2 jalapeños (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Finely chop 1/2 red onion.
  4. Roughly chop 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, minced jalapeños, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Add 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld (up to 2 hours for best results). Serve chilled with tortilla chips, tacos, or your favorite Mexican dishes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g