Salsa De Piña (Pineapple Salsa)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Salsa De Piña (Pineapple Salsa)
Description
Salsa De Piña is made by dicing fresh pineapple along with finely chopped red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno chile. Fresh cilantro adds herbal brightness while lime juice adds acidity to balance the sweetness of the pineapple. The ingredients are combined in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper to taste. The salsa is refrigerated to allow flavors to meld before serving.
This salsa provides a refreshing combination of sweet pineapple and savory, spicy elements. It can be served as an accompaniment to grilled dishes, tacos, or as a topping for chips. The crisp textures of the vegetables complement the juicy pineapple pieces.
While fresh pineapple is recommended, frozen or canned pineapple can be used as a substitute if fresh is unavailable, maintaining the overall flavor profile with minor texture differences.
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 1 pineapple about 2 lbs, peeled, cored & diced, small (see note
- 1/3 red onion finely chopped, medium
- 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped, medium
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and diced, small
- 1/2 jalapeno chile seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- black pepper kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
For the shrimp
Instructions
Make the Salsa
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple is preferred for the best flavor and texture; however, frozen or canned pineapple can be used in a pinch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 172mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 22mg | 122% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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