Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Jalapeno pineapple salsa ingredients

To prepare this salsa, you will need:

• Fresh pineapple that is finely diced. You could make it with canned pineapple if you don’t have fresh pineapple. If using canned pineapple, dry it on paper towels before dicing, as it will have too much juice for salsa. However, the flavour will not be as intense as using fresh pineapple, which is what I recommend.
• Red onion gives the salsa a sharp taste and a gorgeous contrast in colour to the yellow pineapple and green coriander. However, if your stomach doesn’t agree with red onion, you could substitute thinly sliced green onion for a similar flavour.
• Pickled jalapeños are mild green chilli that gives a tangy tartness that contrasts with the pineapple’s sweetness.
• Fresh coriander (also known as cilantro) is commonly found in Asian and South American cuisine and has a floral, citrusy flavour. However, due to a variation in their olfactory-receptor genes, the taste can be soapy for some people. If that’s you, you may like to substitute parsley or sliced green onions.
• Lime juice adds sourness and extra tang to the salsa, helping to meld the flavours. You can use fresh lime or lime juice. Alternatively, you could switch it with lemon juice.

Depending on your taste preferences or what you have available, you could also try adding red capsicum or mango.

Tips for making fresh salsa

Fresh pineapple jalapeno salsa is easy to prepare in just a few minutes.

Ensure all the ingredients are finely chopped. This allows the flavours to meld together and ensures you get a little of everything in each bite.

You can make a batch of this pineapple salsa and store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. Thus, you can prepare it ready to zest up any Mexican dishes you eat throughout the week.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Ways to serve pineapple jalapeño salsa

Pineapple salsa is a tangy complement to your favourite Mexican dishes, such as:

• Fish or halloumi tacos
• Quesadillas
• Burrito bowls
• On top of nachos or a nacho salad bowl
• Mexican-flavoured rice and bean-stuffed capsicums
• BBQ meats and grilled fish

Other Mexican-inspired recipes you may enjoy

Bring more bold, Mexican-inspired flavours to your table with these recipes, perfect for mixing and matching with pineapple salsa.

• Nacho salad bowl: a build-your-own meal with crunchy corn chips, beans and fresh toppings like this salsa.
• Vegan chilli con carne: a comforting dish that pairs well with salsa.
• Mexican-inspired potato salad: great for picnics and BBQs.
• Easy guacamole: for dipping tortilla chips or serving alongside salsa.

Let me know if you give this recipe a try

Let me know in the comments below if you enjoyed this recipe, made any modifications or what you enjoyed it with.

Want more salsa recipes?

You may also enjoy my recipe for kiwifruit and mango salsa.