Cal's Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

Bright, zesty, and bursting with tropical flavor, Cal's Pineapple Cilantro Salsa is a fresh take on classic homemade salsa that will elevate your snacking or meal experience. Featuring the perfect balance of sweet, juicy pineapple, tangy Roma tomato, and the subtle heat of minced jalapeño, this vibrant recipe is brought to life with the herbaceous punch of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to tortilla chips, tacos, or as a refreshing topping for grilled seafood or chicken. Whether you're entertaining or simply craving a fresh, bold-flavored appetizer, this pineapple salsa will become your go-to recipe for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced Pineapple
• 1 medium, diced Roma tomato
• 0.5 small, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.25 cup chopped Cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced Jalapeño pepper
• 1 medium, juiced Lime
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the pineapple. Peel, core, and dice fresh pineapple into small cubes, measuring out 2 cups.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomato into small pieces and finely chop half of a small red onion.

Step 3

Chop the cilantro leaves until you have 1/4 cup. Mince the jalapeño pepper, removing the seeds for a mild salsa or keeping them for extra heat.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced pineapple, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.

Step 5

Juice the lime and pour the juice over the mixture. Add the salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly mixed.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño to suit your preference.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(539.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	221.8

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1193.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86.4mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 759.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.8%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 91.3%