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Pineapple Salsa-3We love salsa.  Mild, spicy, restaurant style, chunky – it makes no difference.  We are a salsa family.  Given our mild addiction, it’s very surprising I’ve never made pineapple salsa before.  Talk about simple!  This stuff is amazing – easy to make and equally easy to eat … on just about anything.  

 

Pineapple Salsa-1Diced fresh pineapple is combined with cilantro, lime juice, sweet onion, salt, pepper and a few peppers.  That’s it!  You could use red onion or scallions, hot peppers or sweet, the combinations are all good.

 

Pineapple Salsa-2I’ve been craving a thick piece of grilled fish, like mahi mahi or grouper and now I want this salsa on top.  Fish tacos with pineapple salsa, grilled chicken, bean and rice burritos or just a bag of chips – this lovely condiment would be the perfect match for any meal.

 

Pineapple Salsa-4Cinco de Mayo, celebrated May 5th, is coming up in a few weeks.  While I think it’s turning into an opportunity to eat and drink anything Mexican, it is actually an important day in Mexican history.  The Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla.  The Mexican army was the unlikely victor, out numbered and ill equipped.  Those with Mexican heritage celebrate their Country’s victory as well as their proud heritage.  If you celebrate with family, food and drink, pineapple salsa would be a great addition to your Cinco de Mayo table.

 

Pineapple Salsa-5Sometimes a little beer, chips and salsa is just what the doctor ordered whether or not it’s May the 5th!

 

Pineapple Salsa-6

 

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Easy & Fresh Pineapple Salsa - A wonderfully easy salsa that is great on tacos, grilled chicken, burritos or with a bag of chips. www.savingdessert.com

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Easy Pineapple Salsa

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: 3 cups
Course: Appetizer
Author: Tricia
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A wonderfully easy and fresh salsa that is great on tacos, grilled chicken, burritos or with a bag of chips.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups diced pineapple about 1 medium pineapple
  • 1 large jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 red hot pepper seeded and minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup sweet onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • Peel and core the pineapple removing all tough edges and blemishes. Dice into ¼ to ½ inch pieces and place in a medium bowl with a tight fitting lid.
  • Remove the stems from the peppers, split in half and remove the seeds and membrane (or ribs). Dice and add to the pineapple.
  • Add the onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper to the pineapple and gently stir to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Barefeet in the Kitchen
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

Happy Monday – I hope you’re enjoying wonderful spring weather.  We had a lovely weekend and actually did some yard work.  My husband turned the compost and I weeded the flower beds.  We’re also working on a bathroom renovation – now that’s fun!  Haha – I hope you have a wonderful week and please check back on Thursday for a new recipe!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Tricia

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28 Comments

  2. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    I don’t think I’ve ever met a salsa I didn’t like! I don’t make pineapple salsa very often (maybe once every 3 or 4 years),but always enjoy it when it do. You’ve reminded me it’s been too long! Time to make this again. Your recipe is perfect — thanks for this.

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  4. Mandy says

    We used to eat loads of pineapples when we lived in Mauritius and most of the time they made their way into a salad, wish I had thought to make salsa. Delicious!
    Have a happy day Tricia.
    🙂 Mandy xo

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  13. Monica says

    What a gorgeous salsa, and great pics that captured it! I don’t eat/cook Mexican enough though we did have fish taco night for dinner the other week (a lot of fun). Seeing it everywhere lately in magazines (and blogs now) is inspiring me. I’ve been thinking about mango and even zucchini salsa that I was reading about! We went to Chicago recently and ate at one of Rick Bayless’ place…boy, the food was so amazing and it’s gotten me in the mood for more Mexican food right now. I never had pineapple salsa…I’m sure yours is as good as it looks!

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