Best 6 Pineapple Salsa For Tacos Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a refreshing Pineapple Salsa that adds a tropical twist to your favorite tacos. This zesty salsa is a delightful blend of sweet pineapple, tangy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a hint of spicy jalapeño. Experience a symphony of textures and flavors as the juicy pineapple complements the acidity of tomatoes, the refreshing crunch of cucumbers balances the heat of jalapeño, and the fragrant cilantro adds a pop of freshness.

Not only will you find the classic Pineapple Salsa recipe, but this article also offers variations to cater to diverse tastes. For those who prefer a milder salsa, there's an option that omits the jalapeño, allowing the sweetness of pineapple to shine through. If you crave a smoky flavor, try the Grilled Pineapple Salsa, where the pineapple is charred to perfection, infusing the salsa with a delightful smoky aroma. And for those who love a spicy kick, the Habanero Pineapple Salsa is a fiery delight that brings the heat, sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a taco night, looking for a refreshing dip, or simply seeking a flavorful addition to your meals, this collection of Pineapple Salsa recipes has something for everyone. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create a salsa that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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These chicken tacos with homemade pineapple salsa are quickly assembled once you've marinated the chicken. The actual grill time is only about 6 minutes.

Provided by Bren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium red onion, diced, divided
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 lime, juiced
8 (7 inch) tortillas, or more as needed
1 cup shredded lettuce
8 dashes Sriracha sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, pineapple, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, salt, and sugar; toss to combine. Cover salsa with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Place the remaining red onion in the bowl of a small food processor. Add juice of one lime and process until finely ground, about 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken strips into a shallow dish. Slather onion mixture over the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil the grill.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate.
  • Lightly brown the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain the salsa.
  • Thinly slice the chicken, against the grain. Lay tortillas out on plates, top with lettuce, chicken, pineapple salsa, and Sriracha sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 491.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Tacos With Pineapple Salsa Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh pineapple, diced tomato, orange bell pepper, fresh cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, corn tortillas, shredded red cabbage, Freshness Guaranteed Antibiotic Free Rotisserie Chicken, avocados

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
1 cup diced tomato, core and pulp removed before dicing
1 cup orange bell pepper
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup red onion, chopped
1 jalapeño, optional, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup sour cream
8 corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 packet Freshness Guaranteed Antibiotic Free Rotisserie Chicken
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, halved, and sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons

Steps:

  • Make the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Drain the excess liquid from the salsa, then season with more salt to taste. Extra salsa will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Assemble the tacos: Spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream evenly over a warm tortilla. Layer on ¼ cup red cabbage, 2 ounces Freshness Guaranteed NAE Shredded Rotisserie Chicken, 2-3 slices of avocado, and top with 2-3 tablespoons pineapple salsa. Repeat to make the remaining tacos.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SHORTCUT TACOS AL PASTOR WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Tacos al pastor just got the weeknight treatment! Typically, this traditional Mexican taco is marinated for hours, then skewered onto a giant spit and cooked on a rotisserie for hours. This version gets you all that flavor but without all the work and waiting. To make this more kid friendly feel free to leave the habanero out of the salsa and serve some hot sauce on the side for those that like a little kick.

Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling
1 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 to 12 corn tortillas
1/2 medium pineapple, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and finely diced
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add half of the onions and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the garlic, chiles, orange juice, vinegar, honey and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Add the cumin and oregano and continue to simmer, about 5 minutes, covered. Remove from the heat and cover until the chiles are softened, about 5 minutes. Blend until smooth. Let cool completely.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil, drizzle some oil on it and rub it around so that the foil is evenly coated. Spread the pork in an even layer. Coat both sides completely with the chile mixture with a pastry brush and transfer to the broiler. Cook until charred on both sides, flipping halfway through, about 12 minutes total. Remove from the broiler and let rest for 5 minutes. Wrap the tortillas in foil, turn off the oven and heat the tortillas.
  • Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, cilantro, remaining onions, lime juice, habanero and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  • Cut the pork into 1/4-inch-thick strips and serve with the corn tortillas, lime wedges and pineapple salsa.

AL PASTOR TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO SALSA



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Provided by Guy Fieri Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 7h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pineapple
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cloves garlic
2 chipotle chiles in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
1 sweet onion, half rough chopped and half finely diced
One 3-pound bone-in pork butt (cross-cut shoulder works well)
Canola oil
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Warm corn tortillas, for serving
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa, recipe follows
Cotija cheese, crumbled, for serving
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cups small-diced pineapple
1/2 cup small-diced white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno (seeds removed)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small red chile, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Slice off the bottom of the pineapple and stand it upright. Remove the rind in large pieces, cutting deep enough to remove all the prickles; reserve the rind. Quarter the pineapple and remove the core. Roughly chop half of the pineapple; reserve the other half for the Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa.
  • To a blender, add the orange juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, garlic, chipotles and adobo sauce, the roughly chopped sweet onion and the chopped pineapple. Blend until smooth. Place the pork butt in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set a large Dutch oven over high heat and add enough canola oil to cover the bottom. Remove the meat from the marinade and wipe off the excess. Add to the pot and sear on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Pour in the chicken stock and the marinade from the bag (the liquid should come halfway up the meat; add a little water if required). Bring to a simmer, then place the reserved pineapple rinds, skin-side up, over the top to cover. Place, uncovered, in the oven and cook until the rinds are deep brown and the pork is fork-tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (tent with foil if necessary).
  • Discard the rinds and roughly chop the meat into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with a little braising liquid and keep warm.
  • Serve the pork in warm corn tortillas. Garnish with finely diced onion, cilantro, Pineapple-Jalapeno Salsa and cotija. Serve with a squeeze of lime.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, salt and chile and mix well. Allow to sit for 10 to 20 minutes before serving so that all the flavors meld together.

FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Fresh pineapple salsa that is perfect with fish or chicken! You can also try substituting papaya or mango for the pineapple.

Provided by OFACTO

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour so flavors can meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PULLED PORK TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Put the pork for these pulled pork tacos in the slow cooker in the morning, and you'll have a family feast for dinner. Serve with cabbage, avocado and salsa

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 6h20m

Yield Serves 6 (or 4 adults and 4 children)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1½kg boneless pork shoulder, rind removed and cut into 6 chunks
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp chipotle paste
1 orange , juiced
2 limes , juiced
432g can pineapple , juice only (save the chunks for the salsa, below)
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
grating of fresh nutmeg
432g can pineapple , drained
½ red onion , finely chopped
handful of coriander , chopped
1 lime , juiced
1 red chilli , chopped (optional)
8-10 taco shells or wraps
½ red cabbage , finely shredded
1 avocado , sliced
100ml soured cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pork in a large, lidded ovenproof dish with the remaining ingredients and mix well to coat. If you can, chill and marinate overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Put the lid on the dish and cook on the middle shelf for 4 hrs. Check after 2 hrs and spoon over the juices. Check the meat is tender by pulling it apart with two forks. If it resists, cook for 1-2 hrs more.
  • Mix the ingredients for the salsa in a bowl and warm the tacos. Shred the pork and remove any fat or sinew. Serve with the cabbage, avocado, soured cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapple: Look for pineapples that are golden yellow in color, with a slightly sweet fragrance. Avoid pineapples that are green or have brown spots.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro and mint, add a burst of flavor to pineapple salsa. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount you use by half.
  • Don't overcook the pineapple: Pineapple salsa is best when the pineapple is still slightly crisp. Overcooking the pineapple will make it mushy and bland.
  • Chill the salsa before serving: Chilled pineapple salsa is more refreshing and flavorful. Chill the salsa for at least 30 minutes before serving, or up to overnight.

Conclusion:

Pineapple salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add a tropical flavor to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican dishes. It is also a great way to use up leftover pineapple. With its sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavor, pineapple salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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