Spice Up Taco Tuesday with this Delicious Pineapple Salsa Recipe

on Nov 07, 2023

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Spice up Taco Tuesday, by making this delicious fresh pineapple salsa recipe! It’s fresh, quick, and easy! A favorite on our family dinner table.

Pineapple salsa is a delicious, easy recipe to make at home that will have your family running for the kitchen. It’s perfect for game day or get-togethers and you can use it on tacos, fajitas, pizza or any other dish! My favorite part about this pineapple salsa is how healthy it tastes–no preservatives or chemicals from store bought brands. Plus I know exactly what goes into my food with this fresh fruit recipe. Give it a try tonight!

Spice Up Taco Tuesday with this Delicious Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Spice Up Taco Tuesday with this Delicious Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Why make pineapple salsa when you can buy it in the store?
Ingredients for Delicious Pineapple Salsa
How long does pineapple salsa last in the fridge?
Must I add jalapeño to my pineapple salsa recipe?
Ingredient Tip
How to Cut a Fresh Pineapple
Recipe Tip
How to Make Fresh Pineapple Salsa
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Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Taco night is a favorite meal at our house. We love ground beef tacos, spicy salmon tacos, taco soup, taco pizza, taco pasta – we just love tacos! This pineapple salsa is a great addition to every taco night, and it goes well with grilled chicken, fish, or pork too!

Why make pineapple salsa when you can buy it in the store?

Well, I can make this pineapple salsa in about 10 minutes. It tastes fresher and it doesn’t have any preservatives or chemicals. Plus it’s cheaper than buying the store bought stuff (especially if you buy pineapples when they’re on sale).

Ingredients for Delicious Pineapple Salsa

Late summer is the best time to make this pineapple salsa, because the ingredients will be freshest then. Hawaiian pineapples are in season from April through September. The rest of the ingredients are usually fresh in my garden starting in July. However, you can make it any time of year you want! Whenever we find pineapples on sale, I grab one for this recipe.

You will only need a few ingredients to make this salsa – a pineapple, cilantro, peppers, onions, lime juice, and salt. That’s it!

It’s best to make this salsa at least two hours ahead of time to give the flavors time to meld together nicely.

1 cup pineapple, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, minced
1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, finely minced (optional)
juice of 2 limes
Redmonds REAL salt to taste

How long does pineapple salsa last in the fridge?

I make a batch of fresh pineapple salsa and use it for the next few days. Fresh pineapple salsa can last in the fridge for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pineapple Salsa

How do I pick a ripe pineapple?

To find a ripe pineapple, smell the stem end. You want to smell a Look for a sweet, tropical fragrance. If it smells sweet, it’s likely ripe. Squeeze the pineapple gently – it should have a slight give when ripe.
The color of the pineapple’s skin can vary, but avoid pineapples with soft spots or mold.

How can I make pineapple salsa less spicy for kids?

To make it milder, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño or skip it altogether. You can also use a milder pepper like a bell pepper for a hint of sweetness without the heat.

Are there any good ingredient substitutions?

Absolutely! You can add extra ingredients like mango, avocado, or even a dash of honey to adjust the flavor to your liking.

Must I add jalapeño to my pineapple salsa recipe?

We actually love the spicy kick jalapeños give this salsa, but you certainly don’t have to add any! Hope you enjoy this easy recipe for pineapple salsa – don’t forget to check out my other salsa recipes !

Ingredient Tip

This pineapple salsa recipe is best made with fresh pineapples. However, you can use canned pineapple in a pinch. Just make sure to drain the liquid from the can really, really well before adding pineapple to your salsa.

How to Cut a Fresh Pineapple

The trickiest part of this recipe is probably cutting the fresh pineapple. It looks more intimidating than it is. To prepare and chop your pineapple:

Some people prefer to cut the skin off of the pineapple first. However, I start by slicing off both ends of the pineapple. Then I cut the pineapple into four wedges.

Next, I remove the pineapple from the skin by running a knife between the fruit and the skin. This leaves me with four wedges of pineapple. Cut the core off each wedge, and dice up the pineapple into small pieces. Easy peasy!

If you prefer, you can also peel the pineapple first and then slice it into fourths, core, and dice.

chopped vegetables for for pineapple salsa

Recipe Tip

Make sure to use gloves when cutting serrano or jalapeño peppers. If you want your recipe to be spicy, leave the seeds when cutting the peepers. To make your salsa milder, remove some or allthe seeds before slicing or mincing the serrano/jalapeño peppers.