Salsa is one of those condiments I’ve learned can have a make or break effect on your food. A really great, freshly-made salsa adds pizzazz and brightness that is hard to get from other sauces. This is because by its very nature its acidic and tangy. Add a little something sweet to the mix and you’ve got an even more dynamic flavor profile.
This recipe uses fresh pineapple to add that little something extra to your homemade salsa. And, it’s unlike any salsa you’ve ever had before!
Along with the pineapple there’s also some red onion and cilantro for even more pep. The usual background players are all here as well, including bell pepper, lime juice, and tomatoes.
There’s some chili powder in the recipe as well as just one jalapeño pepper. Just one doesn’t add too much heat, but if you want to add more you can. The sweetness means that the mixture can take a little more heat before it becomes too spicy. I personally think that 2-3 peppers is a good amount for the ideal heat level. On the other hand if you don’t want any spice at all you can leave them out.
For the ideal texture take half the salsa and run it through the food processor or blender. Then mix it with the rest of the salsa and you end up with with ideal dipping and scooping texture.
This sweet-savory-spicy combo brings new life to chips and dip and it make burritos and fajitas extra special. And, I have found that this salsa also makes a great base for chili, too. Basically you can’t go wrong with a sauce this fresh and flavorful.
Pineapple Salsa
Yield(s): Serves 8-10
25m prep time
14 calories
Allergens: Citrus
Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Lactose, Low-Salt, Low-Fat
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1-3 seeded and diced jalapeños, or to taste
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients and allow flavors to combine for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- For smoother texture run half the salsa through blender or food processor then combine with the rest of the salsa.
- Serve with chips to dip or on top of burritos, rice, or fajitas. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.
Recipe adapted from The Gunny Sack.