Pineapple Habanero Salsa Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Pineapple Habanero Salsa is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy pineapple and fiery habanero heat, creating an irresistible balance of flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes, it can be served with chips, as a tropical topping for tacos, or a bold addition to grilled meats and seafood.

Prep Time10

Chill10

Total Time20

Course: Dip

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Food processor
Cutting board
Knife
Citrus squeezer

Ingredients

1 cup fresh pineapple diced
¼ cup Roma tomato diced
½ red bell pepper diced
½ yellow bell pepper diced
½ green bell pepper diced
½ red onion diced
½ finely chopped habanero pepper seeds removed
½ diced jalapeno pepper seeds removed
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 ½ limes juice of
salt optional

Instructions

Manual Preparation

Dice the fresh pineapple, Roma tomato, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, habanero pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Chop the fresh cilantro.
Combine all diced ingredients and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.

Using a Food Processor:

Add the diced pineapple, Roma tomato, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, habanero pepper, jalapeno pepper, and chopped cilantro into the food processor.
Pulse a few times until the ingredients are combined but still slightly chunky.
Squeeze the juice of 1 ½ limes over the salsa mixture. Stir to ensure the juice is evenly distributed.
Add salt to taste, if desired. Stir the salsa to incorporate the salt evenly.
Slice the remaining lime and use as a garnish when serving.
Let salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Chill longer for best results.

Notes

Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat This dish is best served cold or at room temperature

Substitutions

- Peppers: For a milder salsa, use jalapeno or bell peppers instead of habaneros.

- Fruit: Use mango instead of pineapple for a different taste.

Nutrition The provided nutrition information is only an estimate.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

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