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Pineapple Mango Salsa (Sweet, Spicy & Easy)
This pineapple mango salsa is slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and totally addicting! It comes together in about 15 minutes with zero cooking, and it's got major tropical vibes from fresh mango, juicy pineapple, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime.
Servings: 8
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 1 mango finely diced
- 1/2 of a small pineapple finely diced
- 1/2 of a small red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Finely dice the mango, pineapple, red onion, and jalapeño. Roughly chop the cilantro.
- Combine the mango, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
Notes
How to Control the Heat:
- For mild salsa, remove all the seeds and the white ribs inside the jalapeño before dicing.
- For more kick, leave some of the seeds in, or add a second jalapeño. If you really want it to bring the heat, swap the jalapeño for a serrano, which runs hotter. And if you want the flavor with no heat at all, use a diced red bell pepper instead. You'll still get crunch and color without any spice.
- One tip from experience: jalapeños vary a lot. Taste a tiny piece of yours before you commit, because one pepper can be mild and the next can be surprisingly fiery.
How to Keep It From Getting Watery:
The most common complaint with any fresh fruit salsa is that it turns soupy, especially after it sits. A few easy habits keep yours fresh and scoopable.- Pineapple is the juiciest culprit, so if yours is especially wet, give the diced pieces a quick pat with a paper towel before mixing. When you salt the salsa, do it right before serving rather than way ahead, since salt draws moisture out of the fruit over time.
- When you serve it, use a slotted spoon so the liquid stays behind in the bowl. And if you're pulling leftovers out of the fridge, give it a stir and drain off any liquid that has collected before setting it back out.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
