Easy Pineapple Salsa
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Easy Pineapple Salsa
Description
Easy Pineapple Salsa combines diced pineapple with crunchy red bell pepper and onion, accented by pickled jalapeños for a mild heat and fresh cilantro for herbal brightness. Lime juice adds acidity and ties the flavors together, while salt and pepper season the mix evenly. Preparing the salsa in hollowed pineapple halves adds a visual presentation element. The salsa’s crisp veggies and juicy pineapple create a lively texture contrast. It can be served as a topping for grilled meats or fish or enjoyed as a standalone dip.
The salsa is versatile; ingredients like corn, celery, zucchini, or avocado can be substituted for variation. It keeps for up to a week refrigerated or two months frozen. Using canned pineapple is an option if fresh is unavailable. Grilled pineapple works well to deepen the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple halved, flesh removed and diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 15 g cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 4 tablespoon jalapeños pickled
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Slice 1 Pineapple in half length-ways and scoop out the flesh.
- Chop the pineapple into chunks and mix with the other ingredients.
- Fill the pineapple halves with the salsa and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetables such as corn, celery, zucchini, or avocado if desired.
- Store the salsa in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze it for up to two months.
- Grilled pineapple enhances the flavor and works well as an alternative preparation.
- If fresh pineapple is not available, canned pineapple can be used instead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1503IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 112mg | 124% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.