Fresh Pineapple Salsa

This tasty, quick, and easy Pineapple Salsa is great over grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, omelets, and turkey tenderloins.

Course side/other

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Servings cups

Calories 81kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2 cups finely diced pineapple
1 small red bell pepper chopped
¼ cup minced red onion
2-3 tablespoons minced jalapeno
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime juiced
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger optional

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, minced jalapeno, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and toss to coat.
Season with salt, pepper, and, if desired, a little ground ginger.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

If desired, use the outside of the pineapple as a serving dish. See here on How to Make a Pineapple Bowl.
I can not recommend using canned pineapple with this recipe. After all, fresh pineapple is the star of the show here.
Dice, chop, and mince everything into small pieces. You should get a little bit of everything in every bite.
I do not recommend a food processor for this salsa. You will get a much better result with a sharp knife and cutting board, and less cleanup too.
The jalapeño does not add much heat. With just a little patience and understanding, you too, can pick jalapeños that are flavorful, mild, and not so darn tooting hot. Look for the younger peppers that are smooth and green all over with no striations or blemishes. The young green peppers are less stressed and milder. Stay away from peppers with white lines, flecks, and red ones, as these peppers are older and hotter.
Use any color of bell pepper that you like. I personally like the red ones with this recipe as they are sweeter.
The ginger is optional, but I really think that it lends a nice gentle kick and fiery taste with a delicious aroma.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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