Fresh Pineapple Salsa with Lime and Cilantro (Print version)

A juicy no-cook pineapple salsa with lime, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno for chips, tacos, grilled fish, chicken, or tofu.

# Ingredients:

For the salsa

01 - 3 cups (450 g) fresh pineapple, cored and diced small
02 - 1/3 cup (45 g) finely diced red onion
03 - 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
04 - 1/2 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
05 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
06 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Trim, core, and dice the pineapple into small 1/4-inch pieces. Add it to a medium mixing bowl.
02 - In the same bowl, stir the red onion with the lime juice and salt. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften the onion's bite.
03 - Fold in the jalapeno, cilantro, lime zest, and black pepper if using. Stir gently so the pineapple stays chunky.
04 - Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust with more salt, lime juice, or jalapeno as needed.
05 - Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Stir once before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served the day it is made.
02 - Makes about 4 cups of salsa.
03 - Drain excess juice with a slotted spoon for tacos.

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