From-scratch Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa

This pineapple pico de gallo is incredibly straightforward to cook, is ready in less than 10 minutes, and is well-balanced to bring to parties. If you’re looking for something that’s straightforward to cook and packed with flavor, this is the well-balanced recipe.

Why we Love This Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe

• Great balance of sweet and spicy – the sweetness of pineapple contrasted with the spicy jalapeno and crisp onion create the well-balanced contrast.
• Straightforward to cook – you only have to chop and combine. There are no complicated steps.
• Light and refreshing – the pineapple provides a light and refreshing take on your traditional pico de gallo.
• Versatile – this pineapple pico de gallo salsa pairs so well with a variety of dishes.
• Healthy benefits – not only is it low calorie and naturally gluten-free but this pico de gallo recipe is also packed full of nutrients and makes a healthy snack.

Pineapple Pico Ingredients

• Pineapple – we like to grab golden pineapple when available
• Jalapeno – you’ll want to remove the seeds and ribs for less spice
• Red Onion – red onion gives a house favorite flavor
• Fresh Cilantro – key to pico de gallo
• Fresh Lime Juice – fresh squeezed will always give a house favorite results

How to cook Pineapple Pico de Gallo

Detailed instructions and measurements to make pineapple pico de gallo are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

1. Start by chopping the pineapple, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro into bite-size pieces. We like to use a vegetable chopper for this to make it straightforward work.
2. Add them all to a medium bowl.
3. Slice the lime and squeeze all of the juice over the mixture.
4. Mix it all to combine and serve!

How to Serve Fresh Pineapple Pico de Gallo

• On pizza
• Over chicken or seafood
• In fish tacos or chicken tacos
• With a bowl of chips
• As a side dish
• In a burrito bowl
• In lettuce wraps

Pico de Gallo with Pineapple FAQs, Tips, and Tricks

• Be sure to use a ripe pineapple. It helps with both texture and taste. Fresh ingredients are key to an excellent pineapple fruit salsa.
• Make sure your ingredients are finely chopped So that you can have a little of everything in each bite.
• When choosing a jalapeno, keep in mind that those with stretch marks are generally hotter and have more spice.
• If you want to keep the heat down, be sure to remove the ribs and seeds of your jalapeno before chopping. It will lower the spiciness of your jalapenos.
• As soon as your pineapple is ripe (whether you cut it or not), place it in the refrigerator. This will ensure that it doesn’t go bad before you use it.

Pineapple Pico Substitutions and Alterations

• Cilantro – if you aren’t a fan of cilantro, you can omit it entirely.
• If you find the jalapeno to be too spicy, be sure to remove the ribs and seeds. When shopping for jalapenos, look for those without “stretch marks”. The stretch marks indicate that it will be spicier.
• You can season with salt as well if you like. Some people like the contrast of salt to the sweet pineapple.
• We would stick with red onion because a sweet onion works best. We would not replace it with yellow onion or white onions.
• We would not use canned pineapple. You want fresh pineapple cubes for a house favorite results.

How to Pick a Pineapple

• Golden pineapples have the sweetest flavor, so if you can find that variety we would choose that type
• Look for a pineapple with healthy, green leaves
• Avoid any pineapple that is completely brown. It’s past it’s peak of ripeness.
• When you squeeze the pineapple, it should be firm but have a slight give. It shouldn’t have any mushy spots.
• If you smell the base of the pineapple, it should smell slightly sweet.

How to keep this Pineapple Pico de Gallo Recipe

We store ours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Our favorite airtight container is the Rubbermaid Brilliance container.

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