Easy Pineapple Mango Salsa with Jalapeno
Sweet and tropical pineapple mango salsa tastes like summer on a chip! Made in five minutes, this seven-ingredient fruit salsa is addictive! Serve with chips, fish tacos, or chicken at any celebration; it will always bring the WOW factor!
Recipe Snapshot
EASE: Super Easy
FLAVOR: Tropical
COURSE: Salsa, Topping
TIME: Less than 5 Minutes
About this Recipe
Pineapple mango salsa is a blend of sweet and tropical flavors. The red onions add a sharp flavor, while the red peppers add a crunchy texture and balance the sweetness of the fruits.
What I love about this delicious salsa is its natural sweetness. It is a perfect fruit-based salsa alternative to a traditional tomato-based salsa. I know what you are thinking, but does it have jalapenos? My recipe does include jalapeno peppers. I like removing the seeds so their unique flavor can shine without spiciness. If you don’t like jalapenos, you can omit them altogether.
Pineapple mango salsa isn’t just for dipping chips. It is perfect on top of chicken breast, pork, or shrimp, adding a tropical touch to your favorite dishes. Have you ever tried it on a grilled cheese or tucked into a quesadilla? Trust me, it is so tasty! If you want more spice, try my spicy habanero salsa or mango habanero salsa, which is both sweet and spicy! You can always pair this with my copycat Starbucks pineapple refresher for an all-in pineapple flavor!
I hope you love this fresh-flavored salsa as much as I do!
Ingredients
- Fresh Cilantro – I love cilantro and cannot imagine salsa without it. However, I know it’s not for everyone. If you dislike cilantro, I recommend omitting it from this recipe.
- Jalapeno – Removing the seeds from a jalapeno will make it less spicy. If you want a purely sweet salsa, skip the jalapeno altogether.
- Lime – Fresh lime juice wakes up all the flavors and makes this salsa taste much better. It also helps the salsa last longer in the refrigerator.
- Mango – You can use fresh or frozen mangoes. I prefer frozen mangoes, which are already cut and frozen fresh.
- Pineapple – You can use fresh or canned pineapple with this recipe. I have used both, and they both taste great. Pineapple – You can use fresh or canned.
- Red Onion – I recommend using red onion with this recipe. Its flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet fruit flavors.
- Salt – Salt draws out the fruit’s moisture and enhances the flavor.
Additions and Substitutions
- Avocado – Adds a touch of creaminess to the salsa.
- Grilled Pineapple – To grill pineapple, cut it into rings. You can grill the pineapple as is or add salt, agave, or honey. The grilling will deepen the pineapple’s flavor. Trust me; it’s delicious!
- Strawberry – Strawberry and pineapple complement each other to create a bright and flavorful salsa.
- Habanero – If you like heat, swap out the jalapeno for a habanero. Because habanero is high on the heat scale, I recommend starting with 1/4 – 1/2 of one habanero and adding 1/4 increments until you reach the desired heat.
- Orange Juice – A small splash of orange juice freshens the overall flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Easy Pineapple Mango Salsa with Jalapeno
Equipment
- Knife
- cutting board
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple, cubed (330g)
- 1 cup mango, cubed (165g)
- ½ red onion, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 limes, squeezed
- 1 pinches salt
Instructions
- Chop, dice, and mince all ingredients accordingly. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.
- For best results, make the salsa the same day as serving.
