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    Spicy Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

    Published: Aug 1, 2019 · Modified: Jul 3, 2022 by Gemma · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Mix fresh, diced pineapple, jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and lime for a crisp, sweet and spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa.  Such a delicious chunky salsa that goes great on tacos, grilled meats, or just scoop it up with chips.

    Spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa #pineapplesalsa

    Spicy Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

    July has turned to August, the start of the school year is closing in, and the cicadas high-pitch song loudly emanates from the trees.

    The end of summer is approaching, but I am holding on strong as long as I can. Our adventures this summer have just been amazing, from road trips, to camping, to endless family fun. Plus I can't get enough of all the delicious summer fruits.

    I could live off of fruit, I am an especially big fan of peaches and watermelon. However, this year I have been loving pineapples. This is mainly because for the past month they have only been $1 at my local grocery store. So this means I have been buying a lot of pineapples!

    Lucky for me too because fresh pineapple is the key ingredient for something else I am loving this summer, spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa. This salsa is so easy to make and it is so good. All you need is pineapple, jalapeños, cilantro, lime and salt. The results is a crisp, sweet and spicy salsa that is perfect on grilled meats, tacos or just scoop it up with some tortilla chips.

    Also, because it is made with all fresh ingredients, it is very healthy and Whole30 compliant.

    If you are intimidated about cutting up a fresh pineapple, there is really nothing to it. Click here for a quick tutorial on how to do it.

    Now go and get yourself a pineapple and let's make some delicious salsa.

    How to Make Spicy Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

    This recipe is super simple but does involve a bit of dicing.  I suggest gathering and dicing up the ingredients to make the process even faster.

    To begin, you will need two cups of fresh pineapple cut up in small cubes. You'll also need ½ cup of diced cilantro, 2 diced jalapeños, and ¼ finely diced white or red onion.

    Spicy Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa #pineapplesalsa

    Add all the diced ingredients to a large bowl and mix together.

    Next, add the juice of one lime and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Mix again.

    Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.

    Lime juice on pineapple salsa #pineapplesalsa

    Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.

    Ways to Serve It

    This spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa is best served at room temperature. It is a wonderful topping for any tacos or meat, especially pork. Plus because it is so chunky, it also great with chips and makes a great party dip.

    I hope you enjoy!

    Let me know in the comments below how you plan to use this fresh, chunky salsa.

    Pineapple-jalapeño salsa #pineapplejalapenosalsa #spicypineapplesalsa

     

    Check out these two other chunky salsas that are absolutely delicious!

    • Simple and Healthy Pico de Gallo
    • Chunky Saucy Jalapeño Salsa

     

    Recipe

    Spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa #pineapplesalsa

    Spicy Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa

    by Gemma Aguayo-Murphy
    Mix fresh, diced pineapple, jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and lime for a crisp, sweet and spicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa.  Such a delicious chunky salsa that goes great on tacos, grilled meats, or just scoop it up with chips.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 3 cups

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups fresh pineapple (cut into small cubes)
    • 2 diced jalapeños
    • ½ cup diced cilantro
    • ¼ finely diced red or white onion
    • 1 lime
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste if needed)

    Instructions
     

    • Gather and dice the fruit and vegetables.
    • Mix all the diced fruit and vegetables to a large bowl and mix together.
    • Add the juice of one lime and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Mix again.
    • Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.
    • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
    • Serve at room temperature as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or with chips.
    Did you try this recipe?Leave me a comment and star rating below or mention @everydaylatina on Instagram!

     

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    About Gemma

    Gemma is the recipe developer, writer and food photographer behind Everyday Latina. Gemma was born in Mexico, but has spent the majority of her life in the United States. She has been sharing recipes since 2018 with an emphasis on her parents' traditional Mexican cuisine and a focus on clean, healthy ingredients. Her goal is to build a community of people who appreciate family, food and culture and, who like her, want to live a healthy, happy everyday life.

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    1. Dawn Conklin

      August 02, 2019 at 5:31 am

      This looks delicious 🙂 I think we will try it for a topping on chicken. I am sure it is very good with chips too, so maybe we will try it with both!

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      • everydaylatina

        August 13, 2019 at 9:59 pm

        Oh yeah, so good with both. Let me know if you give it a try.

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