Paleo Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Bright, zesty, and packed with tropical flavor, this Paleo Fresh Pineapple Salsa is the perfect healthy pairing for your favorite grilled dishes or a satisfying snack with veggie chips! Featuring sweet, juicy chunks of fresh pineapple, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this salsa bursts with freshness in every bite. Enhanced by tangy lime juice, savory red onion, cilantro, and a touch of sea salt and black pepper, it delivers a dynamic balance of sweet, spicy, and citrusy flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is Whole30-friendly, gluten-free, and ideal for meal prep. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a refreshing topper for fish tacos, this crowd-pleasing pineapple salsa is sure to steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium whole (about 3 cups diced) fresh pineapple
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 small jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 medium lime
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, then stand it upright. Slice off the outer skin, then carefully cut out any remaining 'eyes'. Cut the pineapple into quarters lengthwise and remove the core. Dice the flesh into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
Wash the red bell pepper and chop it into small pieces, about the same size as the pineapple chunks. Add the chopped pepper to the bowl with the pineapple.
Peel and finely dice the red onion, then add to the bowl.
Slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise; remove the seeds and membrane for a milder salsa (or leave in for extra heat). Finely dice the jalapeño and add it to the mix.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Zest the lime, then cut it in half and squeeze the juice into the salsa mixture.
Add the sea salt and black pepper to the bowl, then gently stir all the ingredients until they are well combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or simply with Paleo-friendly chips or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.
