# Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Source: [https://cookieandkate.com/fresh-pineapple-salsa-recipe/](https://cookieandkate.com/fresh-pineapple-salsa-recipe/)

**Ingredients**

- <span data-amount="3" data-unit="cup">3 cups</span> diced fresh pineapple (about <span data-amount="1">1</span> medium)
- <span data-amount="1">1</span> red bell pepper, chopped
- <span class="s1">½ </span>cup chopped red onion (about ½<span class="s1"> </span>small onion)
- <span class="s1">¼ </span>cup chopped fresh cilantro
- <span data-amount="1">1</span> medium jalapeño\*, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- <span data-amount="3" data-unit="tablespoon">3 tablespoons</span> lime juice (from about <span data-amount="1">1</span> ½<span class="s1"> </span>limes), or more if needed
- <span class="s1">¼ </span>teaspoon fine sea salt

### Instructions

<div class="tasty-recipe-instructions" id="bkmrk-in-a-medium-serving-"><div class="tasty-recipes-instructions-body">1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the pineapple, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Add the lime juice and salt, and stir to combine.
2. Season to taste with additional lime juice (for zing) and/or salt (for more overall flavor) if it doesn’t taste amazing just yet.
3. For best flavor, let the pico de gallo rest for 10 minutes or longer before serving. It’s best served fresh but keeps well, chilled, for up to 4 days.

</div></div>### Notes

*Recipe originally published in my cookbook, [Love Real Food](https://amzn.to/2ZiRArk).*

**\*Spice level note:** I would say that this salsa is well-balanced as written. If you’re worried about the spice level, though, use half of the jalapeño and be sure to remove the ribs and seeds. If you want spicier salsa, add up to two peppers, to taste.

**Change it up:** Pineapple alternatives include diced mango, strawberries, cucumber, melon, or, of course, tomatoes (the bell pepper is optional in those variations).