Name: Easy Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple (chopped); 1/2 red onion (chopped finely); 1/2 cup cilantro; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp olive oil

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This easy peasy no fuss pineapple salsa barely takes any time to put together! Perfect as a side dish and great for potlucks!

Fresh Pineapple Salsa

You know what goes well with Taco Tuesday? Pineapple salsa. You know what every needs for a potluck? Sides! Like this super easy pineapple salsa. And you know what tastes delicious and you can make ahead of time… that’s right! Pineapple salsa! I’ll admit, there are times where I’ll just eat this on its own by itself too haha.

But for reals, you’re going to want to keep this basic pineapple salsa recipe in your arsenal because it is perfect for the summer, easy to scale up for parties, and so versatile! I actually had made (and photographed) this on a recent gloomy day because I felt like the day just needed to be brightened up. So it’s perfect year round lol.

Ingredients to Make Pineapple Salsa

fresh pineapple
red onion
cilantro
lime juice
olive oil

How To Make Fresh Pineapple Salsa

In a bowl, mix together all of your ingredients. Serve chilled.

Note: it is up to you how large you prefer your pineapple chunks to be. While I like my pineapples to be larger, others may prefer smaller pieces!

What to Serve with Pineapple Salsa

Pair the pineapple salsa with my delicious Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
Or pair it with my Instant Pot Carnitas
Dice everything in small uniform pieces and have it as a dip for your chips
Or on top of a plate of nachos
Pineapple salsa goes great with fish tacos
As a side for a potluck
Serve pineapple salsa with ribs

Alternative Ingredients For Pineapple Salsa / Easy Ways To Change Up This Easy Pineapple Salsa

Due to the simplicity of this fresh pineapple salsa, it makes for the perfect base for add-ons for when you want to change things up! Here are some ideas!

Mix in diced jalapeños
Mix in corn
Mix in some bell peppers
Add some black beans
Make it even more tropical with some mangoes

Can I Make Pineapple Salsa Ahead of Time?

This should last up to 3 days in the fridge so you can meal prep this pineapple salsa (especially if you have a party coming up!)