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A delicious homemade salsa recipe made with fresh pineapple that is grilled in the oven. It has the perfect balance of spicy and sweet!

Up close photo of grilled pineapple salsa in a bowl.

I love any recipe that you can dunk chips into. Such as my grapefruit guacamole, dairy-free taco dip, and buffalo chicken dip recipes. And salsa is an all time classic dip recipe.

I 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 easy to make and is a wonderful appetizer to bring to a party.

A chip dunked into fresh pineapple salsa.

Why this recipe is great

  • It is easy 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 delicious 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. I 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 delicious and full of flavor!

Step by step instructions

Grilled pineapple fresh out of the oven.
Step 1

Step 1: Grill the pineapple in the oven.

Recipe for roasted pineapple salsa.
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

How else can you use this salsa?

You can use it to cook chicken with. Top your chicken and bake it in the oven for 25 minutes.Chicken topped with pineapple salsa.

How do you store this salsa?

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Grilled Pineapple Salsa in a bowl surrounded by chips.

Other dips you’ll love:

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Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Servings: 6 people
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Grilled Pineapple Salsa in a bowl surrounded by chips.
A delicious homemade salsa recipe made with grilled pineapple to add a hint of sweetness!

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
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Instructions 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 310mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 848IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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