Cilantro Pineapple Salsa is a colorful, chunky dip that’s packed with flavor. It’s perfect for game day or summertime gatherings!
Pineapple Cilantro Salsa recipe
Summer is around the corner! I’m visiting Phoenix right now, and I am eating my fair share of Mexican food on this trip.
Give me all the margaritas, salsa and tacos, please.
Today bringing you a recipe for Pineapple Cilantro Salsa. It’s perfectly paired with your favorite tortilla chips or bread for dipping. Seriously so good.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Pineapple makes for a tangy, sweet-and-sour addition to salsa.
- It makes a great appetizer or you can spoon it over your favorite Tex-Mex dishes.
- Serve it for summertime gatherings or make it for a game day snack.
Ingredients
This salsa combines chunks of fresh pineapple, lime juice, onion and green peppers (mild or spicy — your choice!), plus flavorful cilantro.
Here’s what to snag at the grocery store:
- fresh pineapple
- fresh cilantro
- white onion
- serrano pepper (for spicy salsa) or green bell pepper (for mild salsa)
- fresh lime
- sea salt
- black pepper
…And don’t forget to pick up a bag of chips! (Or two, especially if you’re adding guacamole to the dip table too.
I like using fresh pineapple for an even better taste, but you can use 1 can of drained, diced pineapple chunks instead. Or if you use the rings, you can just chop them into cubes.
Not a cilantro fan? You can skip it in this recipe or substitute basil or parsley.
Feel free to make it as mild or as spicy as you like. For milder salsa, don’t add any of the seeds. If you like it spicy, keep the seeds in.
How to make Pineapple Salsa with cilantro
Putting together this salsa is super easy!
- Once you dice the pineapple, onion and peppers and chop the cilantro, mix it all together in a bowl.
- Douse the mixture in lime juice and sprinkle on the lime zest, salt and pepper.
- Stir together and enjoy!
If you make it the way I do, this Pineapple Cilantro Salsa is definitely on the chunky side. I like using the scoop-shaped chips for this sometimes.
But if that’s not your cup of tea bowl of salsa, then you can totally run it through the blender for a creamier blend!
What to serve with pineapple salsa
I really love the bright yellow and green hues of this dip! It adds a lot of color to any menu.
For an appetizer, I paired this delicious salsa with some multigrain tortilla chips but any kind of crunchy tortilla chip would be so good! You can’t really go wrong here. Really.
You could also serve it alongside your favorite cheese dip or other dips like this Tuscan white bean dip.
Another idea is to set up a salsa bar with a few kinds of chips and several different types of salsa, like peach salsa or this mango salsa recipe.
It’s great as a dip, of course, but it would also be stellar spooned into pork tacos!
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Pineapple Cilantro Salsa
Pineapple Cilantro Salsa is colorful, chunky dip that's packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 6-8 stems fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped — for spicy salsa
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped — for mild salsa
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- sea salt, to taste
- freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl. Stir together until evenly distributed.
- If desired, blend on medium speed in a blender until smooth with a few larger chunks remaining, or until desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 42Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 186mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
We love those chips! They’re my go-to when we buy tortilla chips (love how wholesome they are without sacrificing on flavor) and I know they will be perfect with this salsa! I love that it’s so chunky so you can really see all the big pineapple and tomato pieces. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or anytime snacking 🙂 I bet it’s also amazing over some grilled chicken or pork! Pinned!
grace says
other than the raw onion, which is extremely unkind to me, i’d love this! sweet and flavorful and perfect for so many applications, but especially for chip-dipping!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast says
This salsa looks so fresh and pretty! The pineapple makes it perfect for summer cookouts.
Carter says
How long does this salsa usually last? I have it in a Tupperware bowl, and I make it all the time, and usually throw it away after a week. It still smells and looks good but I’m not certain…. any idea on how long I can keep it?
Susannah says
Hey Carter! So glad you love this recipe and make it often. I would recommend storing it for up to five to seven days in the fridge, as pineapple does not last long once cut. You can also freeze the salsa for up to 6 months if you put it in airtight, freezer-safe bags or containers with any of the juices, and then just let it thaw before enjoying. Hope this helps, and thank you for reading!
//susannah
G Martin says
The Salad. Oh wow. Definitely goes on the keeper list.
Susannah says
So glad you enjoyed this!