Description
Experience a tropical explosion of flavors with this Spicy Pineapple Salsa! This vibrant dish combines sweet, juicy pineapple with zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and just the right amount of jalapeño heat. Perfect for dipping chips or as a refreshing topping for grilled meats, this salsa is sure to be the highlight of any gathering. Whip it up in under 15 minutes, and watch your friends and family dive into this irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder salsa)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop the fresh pineapple into small cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
- Finely dice the jalapeño and red onion; wearing gloves while handling jalapeño is optional but recommended.
- Add the chopped jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with pineapple.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt to taste, keeping in mind that flavors will intensify as it sits.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving with your favorite crunchy chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a fruity twist, substitute fresh pineapple with mango or peaches. Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of jalapeño used based on your preference. Experiment with different types of chips such as tortilla or pita for added flavor.