Easy Pineapple Salsa

This easy and fresh Pineapple Salsa goes great with fish, chicken, tacos and tortilla chips and it a must at a summer BBQ! A zesty and light, chunky salsa that can liven up any meal without too many extra calories. It's colourful, a little sweet and a little spicy.

Pineapple salsa might sound a little bit crazy, but trust us on this. The sweetness of the pineapple combined with the chilli and chunky vegetables just works. You would use tomatoes usually, and they are a fruit too don't forget. It's a fantastic side dish at a BBQ and so easy to make, as you just mix it all up in a bowl.

Jump to:

• Why should you try it?
• Step by step
• How to choose a pineapple
• What other ingredients to add
• Grilled pineapple salsa
• Canned or fresh pineapple?
• Health benefits of pineapple
• What to serve it with
• How to store
• Other ways to use pineapple
• Extra tips
• More salsa recipes
• Recipe card

Why should you try it?

Step by step

One: Using a large, sharp knife cut the pineapple in half, length ways. A good knife is important for this and we highly recommend the Robert Welch Chef's Knife^(aff).

What other ingredients to add

This recipe used bell peppers, red onion, tomatoes and jalapenos, which is pretty much a standard base for salsa. You could also add some corn, chopped cucumber or some diced courgette (zucchini). You could add some diced celery or even small florets of raw broccoli for a nice crunch. And of course, diced avocado always works well in a salsa,

Grilled pineapple salsa

To really bring out the sweetness of the pineapple, try grilling it before dicing it. Put the strips of pineapple under the grill (broiler) for 3 minutes each side. Or you can cook on a BBQ grill for 3 minutes each side. Once cooked, cut them in to chunks and mix with the other ingredients.

Canned or fresh pineapple?

We used fresh pineapple as it's really cheap in the summer and so juicy. However, in a pinch you could use canned pineapple. Use a can of pineapple chunks and follow the recipe as normal.

Health benefits of pineapple

Pineapples are a good source of fibre, vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid. Pineapple also contains bromelain which is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.

An 80g portion of pineapple counts as one of your five-a-day.

What to serve it with

Tortilla Chip are a must! Just grab a chip, dive into the salsa and scoop a big pile! This salsa is a great accompaniment to many dishes. Serve it with any of your favourite Mexican dishes for a simple, fresh side dish. You could top grilled chicken or fish with it or put it on top of scrambled eggs for quick and tasty breakfast or lunch.

We love it with Fish Tacos, or any kind of burrito or quesadilla.

How to store

This salsa can be stored in the fridge in air-tight container for up to a week. If you want to freeze it, put it into an air-tight container and store in the freezer, where it will be good for up to one year. Defrost in the fridge and make sure it it fully defrosted before serving.

Other ways to use pineapple

We have lots of other pineapple recipes on the blog. Of course pineapple makes a perfect dessert - we have an amazing Honey Grilled Pineapple or we caramelise it and use it on top of our Coconut Rice Pudding. Pineapple also makes up part of our Immune Booster Juice and Pina Colada Smoothie. 

As well as desserts, like this salsa, pineapple works really well with savoury dishes. Why not put it on a pizza? (Controversial, I know!) Or use it in a sweet and sour dish, like our Sweet and Sour King Prawns.

Extra tips

• Swap the veg to things like corn, celery, courgette (zucchini) or avocado.
• Store in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to a year.
• This is really good with grilled pineapple.
• You can use canned pineapple instead of fresh.
• A good knife is important for this and we highly recommend the Robert Welch Chef's Knife^(aff).

More salsa recipes

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