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Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa

Last Modified: Jun 27, 2024 by Janessa.

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Loaded with sweet pineapple, creamy avocado and zesty lime juice, this pineapple pico de gallo salsa is the perfect topping or side dish to tacos, nachos and more. Full of tropical flavors and vibrant colors, it is sure to be a hit!

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Glass bowl filled with diced pineapples, avocado, onions and cilantro with a serving spoon.

Your next taco night just got a whole lot better thanks to this tropical twist on traditional pico de gallo!

Made from just 8 simple ingredients and the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, it is a great option alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.

I literally never make pork carnitas without this chunky salsa. In fact, I might eat carnitas just as an excuse to eat this. I have been known to forget to put the pork on my corn tortilla from time to time...

So I won't judge you if you want to eat this right off the spoon!

The Ingredients

Ingredients for pineapple pico de gallo salsa.
  • Pineapple-For optimal flavour, I recommend dicing a fresh pineapple into small cubes. In a pinch, you could try using a can of drained diced pineapple but it will not taste as fresh. If you've never cut a pineapple before, check out this tutorial- it shows it exactly how I always cut it.
  • Fresh Cilantro- Not a fan? Feel free to leave it out.
  • Jalapeno- Slice in half remove the seeds and membranes to reduce spiciness (or leave them in if you love the heat) then chop into very small pieces. TIP: To prevent the jalapeño from leaving a burning sensation on your skin, you may want to consider wearing kitchen gloves (and definitely don't touch your eyes!).
  • Red Onion- If needed, you can substitute with a yellow or white onion.
  • Avocado- I love the creaminess that avocado adds but this salsa is also delicious without. You’ll want to use a just ripe avocado so that it is firm enough to cut into chunks and still hold up when stirred.
  • Lime juice- You can use a fresh lime juice or bottled juice for ease. Lemon juice could also be used if needed.
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper- Play around with these to suit your tastes.

The Method

1. Chop. Dice up all of the ingredients.

Diced ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. Combine. Stir together in a large bowl.

Ingredients mixed together in a glass bowl.

3. Refrigerate. For optimal flavour, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving, but you can serve immediately if needed.

Leftovers and Storage

Make Ahead: The salsa tastes even better the next day as the flavors have a chance to combine, so it is a great recipe to make ahead!

To Store: Store leftover pineapple pico de gallo salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and serve chilled.

Glass storage bowl filled with pineapple pico de gallo.

Make it Your Own

  • Change up the spice level-
    • Spicier Salsa- Add an additional jalapeno or use habanero peppers or serrano peppers instead.
    • Milder- Omit the jalapeno pepper and use a bell pepper instead.
  • Mango Salsa- Replace all or part of the pineapple with freshly diced mango.
  • Add Strawberries- Add 1 cup of freshly diced strawberries and use 2 cups of pineapple.
  • Include Tomatoes- Add 1 cup of diced ripe tomatoes.
Hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of fresh pineapple salsa.

Serving Ideas

This fresh salsa recipe is tasty so many ways! Use it:

  • As an appetizer or healthy snack with some tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing dip.
  • As a topping on your favourite Mexican dishes such as these pork carnitas, fish tacos or burrito bowls.
  • To make a salad with some chopped romaine or other greens and maybe a grilled chicken breast.
Glass bowl of pineapple pico de gallo salsa alongside some tortilla chips.

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Tips for the Best Pico de Gallo Salsa

  • Use Fresh Pineapple- In order to pick a juicy, ripe pineapple, I swear by the trick of seeing if you can pull out one of the top leaves easily- if you can, it should be ripe. And if you need help figuring out how to cut your pineapple, check out this pineapple cutting tutorial.
  • Chill Before Serving- For best results, allow the mixed pineapple pico de gallo to sit in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 1 day before serving. This give time for all of the flavors to meld and it tastes even better! If you don't have time though, it is still tasty freshly made.

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Recipe Card

Bowl of pineapple salsa alongside some chips.

Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa

Sweet and slightly spicy, this fresh and colourful homemade salsa is perfect for topping tacos, burrito bowls or on its own as a snack!
5 from 37 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 38kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • ½ small red onion diced, about ½ cup
  • 1 small jalapeño finely chopped with seeds and membranes removed
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Chop all of the ingredients. Place in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate, ideally for a minimum of 1 hour, until ready to serve.

Notes

Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Biana says

    September 04, 2022 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    This pineapple salsa recipe sounds delicious. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 8:21 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Biana!

      Reply
  2. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 04, 2022 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    What an easy delicious recipe, it has now become a family favorite and we make it often delicious with anything on the table!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this salsa, Claudia!

      Reply
  3. Andrea says

    September 04, 2022 at 10:05 am

    5 stars
    Great fresh flavors make a refreshing and delicious salsa. Can't wait to dig in!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Andrea!

      Reply
  4. Dijana says

    September 04, 2022 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious salsa recipe! The perfect way to top tacos!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Dijana!

      Reply
  5. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    September 04, 2022 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love fresh salsa like this one! So much great flavor. Perfect for tacos but I like it on seafood and chicken too.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      September 04, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you for your kind review!

      Reply
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