This refreshing pineapple pico de gallo recipe is so easy to put together with just a few ingredients. Juicy pineapple chunks combined with zesty onions, tangy tomatoes, and spicy jalapeños. It's perfect for summer and a big crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a dip or topping. The options are virtually endless!
INGREDIENTS
2cupsred tomatoes (riped)Deseeded and finely diced
1cuppineapple Finely diced
1cupwhite onionFinely diced
¼cupjalapeños Finely diced. Note - Deseed the jalapeños before chopping, if too spicy for your taste.
⅓cuplime juiceFreshly squeezed
2teaspoonsalt
1cupfresh cilantro Finely chopped
2tablespoonmaple syrupoptional
METHOD
Combine onions, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Then let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Remove the seeds from the tomatoes before dicing them to avoid too much water and to achieve a better texture.
Add tomatoes, pineapples, and fresh cilantro to the mix. Toss together, then taste and adjust salt, if needed. Optional: If you want to balance out with a little more sweetness, then add maple syrup to the mix.
Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.
NOTES
Uniformly dice the veggies: Dice all your ingredients to a similar size to ensure an even distribution of flavors in every bite.Adjust the heat: If you prefer a milder pineapple pico de gallo, remove the seeds from the jalapenos before chopping them. This reduces the spiciness without sacrificing flavor.Add salt gradually: Add salt a little at a time and taste as you go. This helps prevent over-salting the salsa and allows you to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.Seed the tomatoes: To prevent a watery salsa, I suggest removing the seeds from your tomatoes before chopping them.