Easy Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa Recipe

This easy pineapple salsa recipe is fresh, juicy and zesty. This fresh salsa is sweet with the right amount of heat. Pair this spicy salsa with crispy tortilla chips or your favourite taco recipe. Whether it’s taco Tuesday, you want a fun new recipe for Cinco de Mayo, or you are just into spicy food, this salsa is just what you need.

Why You’ll Love This Jalapeno Pineapple Salsa

1. 20 Minutes. This pineapple salsa recipe takes 20 minutes to make. This salsa can also be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a few days.
2. Zesty, spicy, and sweet. This tropical salsa has all the flavours. It is zesty from the lime, spicy from the jalapeno and sweet from the pineapple. All of these components complement one another beautifully.
3. The PERFECT topper. Whether you are making a chip dip, or needing a topper for tacos or burrito bowls, this jalapeno pineapple salsa will be the perfect match.

How To Make Pineapple Salsa

This salsa recipe comes together in no time at all. We are talking 20 minutes, people. This is a great topping for any type of taco, it adds a tropical flare. The fresh ingredients, juicy pineapple, and citric acid make for a vibrant pineapple salsa.

1. With a sharp knife, finely chop the ripe pineapple, fresh cilantro, cucumber, red onion and garlic. Place into a large mixing bowl.
2. Slice the jalapeño pepper in half and remove as many seeds as desired. Then chop the jalapeño into small pieces.
3. Add the fresh lime juice and zest. Sprinkle in the sea salt and then mix all the ingredients together.
4. Serve right away or store in an airtight container for 2 days.

Tips to Make the Best Homemade Salsa

1. To save on time, buy pre-cut pineapple. I do not suggest canned pineapple as the taste is quite different from fresh pineapple. Or get one of these.
2. Choose your level of spice. This is dependent on the amount of jalapeño seeds you add to the salsa. This becomes a spicier salsa the more seeds you add and if you let it sit longer in the fridge before enjoying it, the flavours with meld together even more.
3. As with most sauces, the longer you let this pineapple jalapeño salsa sit, the more flavourful it will be. So make it ahead of time and the next day, this salsa will be even more epic.

More Vegan Mexican Recipes

• Dairy Free Sour Cream
• Taco Salad
• Vegan Quesadillas
• Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
• Crispy Black Bean Tacos

This spicy pineapple salsa would be great on top of tacos along with creamy guacamole. The sweet pineapple, spicy jalapeno, citric juices are going to make this salsa your favorite appetizer. Each bite is perfectly balanced with a burst of tropical delight and a slight kick.