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Pineapple corn salsa with fresh pineapple, charred corn, peppers, red onion, and cilantro served in a pineapple bowl.

Pineapple Corn Salsa

This pineapple corn salsa is fresh, juicy, and zesty, with sweet pineapple, smoky charred corn, bright lime, and a kick of jalapeño.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple diced
  • ½ cup bell pepper finely diced
  • ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • ½ tsp salt plus more to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the corn in an even layer and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred in spots. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
    corn kernels cooking in a cast iron skillet.
  • Add the cooled corn, pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, and salt to a large bowl.
    bowl of diced pineapple, red onions, and lots of chopped cilantro on top.
  • Gently toss everything together until evenly combined. Allow the salsa to sit for 15 minutes so the flavours can mingle.
    pineapple corn salsa with bell pepper, red onions, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
  • Taste and add more salt or lime juice, if needed. Serve with tortilla chips or spoon over tacos, grilled chicken, pork, seafood, or rice bowls.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple if possible. Choose one that’s ripe and sweet but still firm. Overripe pineapple can make the salsa watery.
Cool the corn completely before mixing it with the fresh ingredients to keep everything crisp.
Adjust the heat. Remove the jalapeño seeds and membranes for mild salsa, or leave some in for extra kick.
Make it party-ready. Hollow out half a pineapple and serve the salsa right inside it for a fun, tropical presentation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir and drain off any excess liquid before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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