Easy Pineapple Mango Salsa with Jalapeño
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 always brings the WOW factor!
About this Recipe
Pineapple mango salsa blends sweet, tropical flavors. Red onions add a sharp flavor, while red peppers add crunch and balance the fruit’s sweetness.
What I love about this delicious salsa is its natural sweetness. It is a perfect fruit-based alternative to traditional tomato salsa. I know what you are thinking, but does it have jalapeños? My recipe does include jalapeño peppers. I like removing the seeds so their unique flavor shines without the heat. If you don’t like jalapeños, 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! For more heat, try my spicy habanero salsa or my sweet-and-spicy mango habanero salsa! 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 leaving it out.
- Jalapeño – Removing the seeds from a jalapeño will make it less spicy. For a purely sweet salsa, skip the jalapeño altogether.
- Lime – Fresh lime juice brightens all the flavors and makes this salsa taste even better. It also helps the salsa last longer in the refrigerator.
- Mango – Use fresh or frozen mangoes. I prefer frozen mangoes, which are already cut and frozen fresh.
- Pineapple – Use fresh or canned pineapple. I have used both, and they both taste great. Pineapple – 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 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. Grilling deepens 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 jalapeño for a habanero. Because habanero is high on the heat scale, start with 1/4 to 1/2 of one habanero and add 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 Jalapeño
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 jalapeño, diced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 lime, squeezed
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Chop, dice, and mince all ingredients accordingly. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- For best results, make the salsa on the same day you serve it.
“Freezing – I do not recommend freezing salsa.” That single line saved me an experiment I would have regretted. Fresh pineapple-mango with jalapeño is peak warm-weather food for me, and making it the day you serve it really does taste brighter. Heading to the kitchen with this tab open.
I am so glad you found that helpful. In the colder months, I use frozen mango and canned pineapple. (It’s a Super Bowl must-have salsa for me. Let me know if you have any questions. I am here to help. Ruth
can I store this after using the water canning method?
Hi Eva, I am not sure. When it comes to canning, I always recomend going to the National Center for Home Preservation. They can provide better advice than I can and I don’t want to give you wrong advice that gets you sick.