This pineapple salsa recipe is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy! It goes well with any type of meat or seafood – or eat just with tortilla chips.
Have you ever tried pineapple salsa? I know, I know. I’ll be the first to admit, it’s a recipe that sounds like it was invented during a particularly wild game of culinary bingo.
The base is a group of ingredients that probably wouldn’t hang out together under normal circumstances, all thrown into a salsa shindig.
There’s pineapple, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. It’s like inviting both the class clown and the honor student to the same party and watching the sparks fly.
Back in the day, my great-grandfather was the self-appointed sheriff of “Flavor Town,” laying down the law on what foods could or couldn’t do. Cold pasta for breakfast? Scandalous! Fruit mingling with savory? Unthinkable!
But here we are, in the bold new world where pineapples and jalapenos not only meet, but they create a salsa that’s the life of the party.
This recipe is a bit of a rebel, breaking all those traditional food rules. It’s the kind of appetizer that would make my great-grandfather raise an eyebrow, but let’s be honest, that’s half the fun.
And if spicy isn’t your thing, no worries – just leave it out and enjoy the milder side of life.
The beauty of this pineapple and jalapeno salsa is in its simplicity and its culinary “flair.” It’s perfect for those days when you want to add a tropical twist to your BBQ or bring some zing to your chip-dipping routine.
So, grab your chips, your tacos, or just a spoon – no judgment here – and dive into this quirky, rule-breaking, tongue-tickling pineapple salsa.
It’s a reminder that sometimes, the best flavors come from the most unexpected combinations. Here’s to delicious anarchy in the kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 small pineapple
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 handful of cilantro
Store your pineapple salsa in a mason jar if you’re feeling fancy.
Eat it with chips, or put it on grilled meats and seafood – it’s especially delicious on tilapia or pork! Try it and let me know what you think in the comments.
Pineapple Salsa
This pineapple and jalapeno salsa recipe is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy! It goes well with any type of meat or seafood - or eat with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
- 1 small pineapple
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- 2 T cilantro
Instructions
- Peel and chop pineapple into large chunks, discarding the core.
- Roughly chop pepper, onion and jalapeno.
- Put into blender with pineapple on the bottom. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix on low, raising the speed of the blender as you go. Use the tamper to push down the ingredients if needed. Blend until you’ve reached desired consistency.
- Pour in a jar to store until serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 0gSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 9g
Looking for another delicious salsa recipe? This strawberry mango salsa is to die for! You should also try our blender salsa and let me know what you think in the comments!
D. Durand Worthey
Monday 18th of July 2016
Initially what caught my attention was the photos, they're beautiful. They pulled me in and I am so glad they did. I don't have any food rules, with the exception of the most important food rule of all. THE FOOD MUST BE DELICIOUS! That's all I ask, is that so hard? And this pineapple salsa looks like it may do the job just fine. I am definitely going to try this one for sure. Thank you, Amy!