Pineapple Salsa
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This bright and flavorful Pineapple Salsa recipe will add a tropical twist to your dishes! Sweet and tangy with a little kick, this salsa is very versatile and is also perfectly delicious on its own with a bag of tortilla chips!
A fun variation on traditional tomato salsa, this pineapple salsa is a burst of sweet sunshine! The Meyer lemon and mint add irresistible freshness and flavor. This pineapple salsa pairs deliciously with a wide variety of dishes (and is also simply scrumptious with a bag of tortilla chips) and is also easy to customize additional flavor variations (see below).
What to Serve with Pineapple Salsa
Vibrant and flavorful, add this pineapple salsa to anything you’d like to brighten up and lend a tropical twist to. Here are a few ideas for what to serve with this pineapple salsa:
- Grilled Meats: The bright, sweet, tangy flavors of this salsa pair beautifully with grilled beef, pork, chicken, fish, and shellfish.
- Tacos or Quesadillas: This makes fabulous topping for tacos and as a filling in quesadillas.
- Seafood Dishes: Whether grilled, baked or pan-seared, your seafood will be brought to life with this salsa. It’s also a great accompaniment to your ceviche or shrimp cocktail.
- Nachos: For a fun tropical twist, try adding a dollop of this on top of your nachos.
- Grilled Vegetables: Add a burst of flavor and brightness to grilled zucchini, corn, bell peppers, onions, and more.
- Rice or Grain Bowls: Add a spoonful of pineapple salsa to your rice or grain bowls for a burst of tropical sweetness. It pairs especially well with ingredients like black beans, avocado, grilled meats, or shrimp.
- Bruschetta: This is simple delicious as a bruschetta or crostini topping.
- Dip: Use this as a dip for tortilla chips, pita chips, or crispy plantain chips.
Feel free to get creative with different flavor combinations using this delicious pineapple salsa!
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Let’s get started!
In a medium bowl, add the pineapple, onion, jalapeno, Meyer lemon juice, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature or in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in the mint just before serving.
Flavor Variations: Try any or all of the following – Swap out the mint for cilantro, add a clove of minced garlic and 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper. For added crunch you can also add 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber. For extra heat add a finely minced serrano pepper.
Store in the fridge where it will keep for a couple of days.
Enjoy!
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Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple , peeled and finely chopped into 1/4 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno , seeds and membranes removed (optional, for some heat)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice , about 2 small Meyer lemons (for flavor variation can substitute orange juice)
- juice and zest of one lime
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the pineapple, onion, jalapeno, Meyer lemon juice, lime juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature or in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour. Stir in the mint just before serving.
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