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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Pineapple Pico de Gallo

    Published: Sep 4, 2023 by Shannon · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This delicious Pineapple Pico de Gallo comes together in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips for an appetizer or over tacos or grilled meats to add a boost of fresh flavor.

    A bowl of Pineapple Pico de Gallo on a plate full of tortilla chips. this recipe

    Classic Pico de Gallo is a combination of fresh diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and lime juice, sometimes with garlic or jalapeno. In this Pineapple Pico de Gallo recipe, I've taken a basic Pico de Gallo and replaced the tomatoes with fresh pineapple for a tropical twist with a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors. This tropical Pico de Gallo is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and grain-free so it works for a variety of dietary restrictions.

    Serve fresh Pineapple Pico de Gallo salsa over top of Pork Loin Carnitas or Fish Tacos and with a Cointreau Margarita for a fun fiesta.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
    • Related
    • Pairing
    • Recipe
    • Food safety
    • Comments

    Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make Pineapple Pico de Gallo:

    A pineapple, a red onion, a lime, a bunch of cilantro and salt.
    • fresh pineapple
    • red onion
    • fresh lime
    • fresh cilantro
    • salt

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Here's how to make Pineapple Pico de Gallo:

    A juicer with half a lime on it and a cutting board with diced pineapple, diced red onion and chopped cilantro.

    First, prepare the ingredients by juicing the lime, washing and chopping the cilantro and dicing the pineapple and red onion.

    A bowl of Pineapple Pico de Gallo on a plate full of tortilla chips.

    Add the fresh lime juice and salt to a medium mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Then, add the chopped cilantro, diced pineapple and diced red onion, giving everything one final stir. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 8 hours prior to serving.

    Hint: Watch this video to learn how to core and cut a pineapple.

    Substitutions

    Want to substitute an ingredient in this recipe? Here's how:

    • Pineapple - use diced peaches, mango, watermelon, grapefruit, canteloupe or another fruit in place of the pineapple.
    • Red onion - use 2 sliced green onions in place of the red onion.
    • Fresh lime juice - use 2 tablespoons of bottled lime juice in place of the fresh lime juice.
    • Cilantro - use fresh basil or mint in place of the cilantro for a different twist.

    Variations

    Try one of these variations of fresh Pineapple Salsa:

    • Spicy - add a diced jalapeno or serrano pepper for Spicy Pineapple Pico de Gallo.
    • Avocado - add diced avocado to your Pico de Gallo for a creamier texture.
    • Bell pepper - add a diced colored bell pepper to add some texture to your Pico de Gallo.

    Equipment

    This equipment comes in handy when making Pico de Gallo:

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • juice press
    • measuring spoons

    Storage

    Store leftover Pineapple Pico de Gallo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Top tip

    For the best results, make this Pico de Gallo at least 1 hour prior to serving to allow the flavors to fuse together.

    FAQ

    Can Pico de Gallo be frozen?

    I don't recommend freezing Pico de Gallo as it compromises the texture of the fresh ingredients resulting in a mushy concoction.

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    Looking for other easy appetizer recipes like this? Try these:

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    Pairing

    Serve with one of these Mexican dishes for a balanced meal the whole family will love:

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    Recipe

    A bowl of Pineapple Pico de Gallo on a plate full of tortilla chips.

    Pineapple Pico de Gallo

    Shannon
    This delicious Pineapple Pico de Gallo comes together in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips for an appetizer or over tacos or grilled meats to add a boost of fresh flavor.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 129 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 knife
    • 1 cutting board
    • 1 juice press
    • measuring spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pineapple
    • 1 red onion
    • 1 lime
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ bunch cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • First, prepare the ingredients by juicing the lime, washing and chopping the cilantro and dicing the pineapple and red onion.
    • Add the fresh lime juice and salt to a medium mixing bowl, stirring to combine. Then, add the chopped cilantro, diced pineapple and diced red onion, giving everything one final stir. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 8 hours prior to serving.

    Notes

    Hint: Watch this video to learn how to core and cut a pineapple.
    For the best results, make this Pico de Gallo at least 1 hour prior to serving to allow the flavors to fuse together.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 208IUVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

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    1. Shannon

      September 04, 2023 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      So good on top of tacos or fish!

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