Pineapple Pico de Gallo is a fresh, colorful salsa made with juicy pineapple, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. 🍍🌶️
The sweet pineapple balances the heat from the jalapeño and the tangy lime, giving classic pico de gallo a fun tropical twist. It takes just a few minutes to make and is perfect with tortilla chips, tacos, seafood, or grilled meats.
If you love Mexican salsas, also try my traditional Pico de Gallo too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
- Fresh and flavorful. Juicy pineapple, ripe tomatoes, lime, cilantro, and jalapeño make every bite bright and refreshing.
- Sweet and spicy. The natural sweetness of pineapple pairs perfectly with the heat of fresh peppers.
- No cooking required. Just chop the ingredients, mix everything together, and let the flavors come together.
- Easy to customize. Make it mild with a bell pepper or turn up the heat with serrano or habanero peppers.
- Perfect for so many dishes. Serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled chicken, seafood, or your favorite Mexican dishes.
-Maggie
Ingredients
- tomatoes, diced
- green jalapeño peppers – stems removed, seeds removed, and finely diced
- white onion, yellow onion, or red onion – diced
- fresh cilantro – chopped
- fresh pineapple – diced
- lime juice
- Salt to taste
To use canned pineapple, simply drain, chop into small cubes, and use as instructed in the recipe.
How to Select a Ripe Pineapple 🍍
- Check the color: Find a golden-yellow pineapple, especially at the base.
- Smell the fragrance: Sniff the base for a sweet, tropical aroma.
- Check the texture: Press the pineapple gently. It should have a little give but shouldn’t feel soft or mushy.
- Check the leaves: Look for green, fresh leaves, avoiding brown or wilted ones.
👩🏼🍳 Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients – sweet pineapple, tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Squeeze the fresh lime juice over the mixture, and gently stir to combine.
- Season with salt to taste, and mix well.
- Let the salsa rest for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or dishes and enjoy! 🥳
Pro Tips
You can substitute the jalapeño with serrano peppers or habanero peppers for more heat. 🔥
For a milder salsa, adjust the spice level by removing the seeds and membranes from the jalapeno pepper. OR, use a green bell pepper instead.
Store the salsa in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
You might hear this fresh salsa referred to as “salsa cruda” or “salsa fresca.” Both terms describe a salsa that is made without cooking.
Using pre-cut pineapple makes this salsa even faster. Look for pieces that are fresh and firm when buying it at the store.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Drain the pineapple well, then chop it into small pieces before adding it to the salsa. Fresh pineapple has the best texture, but canned works when fresh pineapple isn’t available.
Remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before dicing it. For an even milder salsa, replace the jalapeño with a green bell pepper.
Yes. You can make it a few hours ahead and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve. Letting it rest for 15 to 30 minutes also gives the flavors time to come together.
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy it within 2 to 3 days. The pineapple and tomatoes will release more liquid as the salsa sits.
It’s delicious with tortilla chips, Tacos de Pescado, Ceviche de Camaron, Fajitas de Pollo, Mulitas de Asada , and Baja Shrimp Tacos. The sweet and tangy salsa is especially good with seafood.
More Salsa Recipes 🌶️
- Mango Habanero Salsa
- Salsa de Aguacate
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Taqueria-Style Serrano Salsa
- Creamy Jalapeno Salsa
- Chile de Arbol Salsa
Pineapple Pico de Gallo is an easy way to add fresh, sweet, and spicy flavor to your meal. Make a bowl for taco night, serve it with chips, or spoon it over grilled fish or chicken. 🍍🌶️
Pineapple Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 2 jalapenos stems removed, finely diced
- ½ cup diced onion (white, red, yellow)
- ½ bunch cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple diced
- 1 lime (juice)
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, cilantro, pineapple, lime, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix to combine.
- Taste for salt and adjust accordingly.
- Serve with chips.
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