Description
A fresh and vibrant pineapple salsa served with crispy tortilla chips, perfect as an appetizer or side dish. This tropical salsa combines sweet pineapple with zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Pineapple – Dice the fresh pineapple into small, uniform pieces for consistent texture and easy eating
- Step 2: Dice Onion – Finely dice the red onion and place it in a mixing bowl as your base
- Step 3: Combine Ingredients – Add the diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño to the bowl with onion
- Step 4: Season – Squeeze in the lime juice and season with salt; mix gently until well combined
- Step 5: Chill – Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld
- Step 6: Serve – Serve with crispy tortilla chips alongside your favorite main dishes
Notes
- Choose ripe pineapple that gives slightly when pressed and smells sweet at the base for maximum flavor
- Remove jalapeño seeds completely for mild heat, or leave some seeds for extra spice according to preference
- Make salsa 2-4 hours ahead for best flavor development, but consume within 24 hours for optimal freshness
- Drain excess liquid before serving if salsa becomes too watery after chilling
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup salsa with chips
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pineapple salsa chips, fresh salsa, tropical appetizer, pineapple recipe, healthy snack, party food