Quick and easy pineapple salsa recipe, made with simple ingredients for side dish or appetizer in one pot or bowl in 20 minutes. Loaded with canned pineapples, peppers, jalapenos, onions.
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I know you guys love my salsa recipes, so I made one with a new twist I think you will love. It's especially fun to make during Summer time when fresh fruit is in season. And if you find yourself with extra pineapple, you can also make this Easy Pineapple Chicken (One Pot), Crockpot Pineapple Chicken, or even some Pineapple Rice (One Pot).
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Key ingredients
- Veggies- We will use a variety of bell peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes, and red onions.
- Pineapples- Adds a bit of sweetness to balance the overall flavor.
- Seasonings- Including salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and fresh cilantro.
- Lemon juice- Brings in a bit of tart and keeps produce fresher.
Variations
- Use mangoes- Mix in 1 finely chopped fresh mango.
- Try some strawberries- Mix in ½ cup cup finely chopped strawberries.
- Bring in some spice- Add red chili flakes, or finely chopped habanero peppers or jalapenos.
- Avocado version- Mix in 1 large finely chopped avocado.
- Grilled option- Grill pineapple slices and then finely chop them and use them in this recipe.
- Try other herbs– Cilantro is the classic choice but you can also add parsley, chives, or mint.
- Add fresh vegetables– This would also help balance out the spice factor. My personal favorite add-ins are cucumbers and corn.
- Add chicken- You can even use it to make a deliciously sweet and spicy pineapple salsa chicken.
How to make easy one pot pineapple salsa recipe from scratch?
1. Combine all ingredients- In a large mixing bowl.
2. Toss everything together- Then chill, serve, and enjoy.
What to serve with this? How to use it?
- It's typically served with tortilla chips or pita chips as an appetizer for game day or tailgating parties or even Cindo de Mayo.
- You can also serve it as a side dish alongside grilled or baked fish like salmon, pork, beef, like this Perfect Roast Beef (One Pot), or chicken, like this Instant Pot Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Chicken).
- Use as a topping for rice, beans, Vegetable Fajitas (One Pan), and cooked meats, such as Mexican Shredded Chicken (One Pot), Steak Fajitas (One Pot), or Chicken Fajitas (One Pot). It also works for rice bowls, burrito bowls, tacos, tamales, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, nachos, quesadillas.
- One of my favorite things to do at parties is to set up a taco bar with this salsa and and all the other sides and main dishes. Allow your guests to get creative and make their own masterpiece with rice bowls, tortillas, or tacos like these Ground Beef Tacos (One Pot).
Tips and techniques
- Serve it with warm or cold- Some people in my family like to heat it in the microwave and then serve it with chips but I prefer it cold. I think heating it makes it "watery."
- Do not use a blender-This salsa is typically served chopped. Adding everything in the blender will turn it into a chunky, mashed paste.
- Adjust amount of ingredients– This is such a versatile recipe that all the ingredients can be adjusted to your preference. Don’t like onions? Reduce the quantity. Too spicy? Add less jalapenos.
- Let it rest– Once you have tossed all the ingredients together, cover and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen. This is an optional step, but I truly think it enhances the overall flavor.
- Use fresh tomatoes- Because canned don't carry the flavor and they also have a different texture.
Recipe FAQs
Either can be used. I prefer canned because it's just convenient. You can use diced pineapples and chop them up a little more or you can also use crushed pineapples.
Either red or white can be used. It’s a personal preference, but just know that a red onion is a little sweeter.
Roma tomatoes, plum tomatoes or even cherry or grape tomatoes are the best. Be sure to remove the seeds.
Storage
- Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
- Freeze- Not recommended because of the mush it becomes after thawing.
- Make ahead- This can be made up to 1 day in advance if kept in the fridge in a sealed container.
- Reheat- This recipe does not require any heating, but can be heated over the stove-top or in the microwave, if desired.
More Salsa recipes
- Easy Mango Salsa (One Bowl)
- Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese (Blender)
- Easy Corn Salsa (One Bowl)
- Best Pico de Gallo Salsa (One Bowl)
- Easy Strawberry Salsa (One Bowl)
Recipe
Easy One Pot Pineapple Salsa
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Pineapples Diced into small pieces, Fresh or canned
- â…“ cup Tomatoes Diced into small pieces
- â…“ cup Red onions Finely chopped
- 1 cup Bell peppers Variety of red, orange, yellow, green peppers
- 1 Jalapeno Deseeded, Finely chopped
- â…“ cup Cilantro Finely chopped
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Or lime juice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add pineapples, onions, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, lemon juice.
- Mix everything together.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to let the flavors deepen. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.Â
Nutrition
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Julie Busath says
Can you can this salsa recipe?
Abeer Rizvi says
I haven't tried it but if you try it, I would love to know how it goes.