Grilled Pineapple Salsa
A satisfying from-scratch salsa recipe made with fresh pineapple that is grilled in the oven. It has the just right balance of spicy and sweet!
We love any recipe that you can dunk chips into. Such as our grapefruit guacamole, dairy-free taco dip, and buffalo chicken dip recipes. And salsa is an all time classic dip recipe.
We love this recipe because it has sweet grilled pineapple chunks inside. It can be easily tweaked to be made more or less spicy, and it is full simple ingredients. It is also simple to make and is a wonderful appetizer to bring to a party.
Why this recipe is great
- It is simple to customize.
- It is made of a handful of simple ingredients.
- It is great for those following a dairy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo diet.
- It is satisfying and a can be used as a dip or on top of chicken.
Recipe ingredients
- Pineapple rings– you can use precut fresh pineapple rings or make your own.
- Maple syrup– make sure to use pure maple syrup.
- Chopped tomatoes– these make the base of the salsa, so make sure to use a brand that you like. We like to use canned chopped tomatoes for this recipe.
- Red bell pepper and onion– these add nice crunch and flavor to the salsa.
- Lime juice– this gives oomph to the flavors.
- Cumin– this adds flavor the salsa.
- Paprika– this adds nice heat to the salsa.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Instead of red bell pepper, you can use green bell pepper.
- You can add jalapeño pepper to make things more spicy.
- You can add cilantro if you like that flavor.
- You can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
If you love salsa, try this salsa chicken recipe, it is satisfying and full of flavor!
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Grill the pineapple in the oven.
Step 2
Step 2: Mix all the salsa ingredients in a large bowl.
Recipe FAQs
What can you dup into this pineapple salsa?corn chips
plantain chips
carrots
broccoli
celery sticks
veggie chips
cucumber slices
You can use it to cook chicken with. Top your chicken and bake it in the oven for 25 minutes.
Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Prep 10 minutesCook 5 minutesTotal 15 minutesMakes 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 4 slices fresh pineapple rings
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Method
- Set your oven to "broil" and move the oven rack to the top ring of the oven.
- Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and place pineapple rings onto the pan. Cover the tops of the pineapple rings with 2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Broil them for 5-7 minutes, until grilled on top. (Check the pineapple often because the speed at which they grill depends on the oven). Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced white onion, 3 Tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Mix well.
- Cut the pineapple into chunks and add to the salsa. Mix and then serve.
- This recipe makes 3 cups of salsa.
Notes
- Instead of red bell pepper, you can use green bell pepper.
- You can add jalapeno pepper to make things more spicy.
- You can add cilantro if you like that flavor.
- You can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
