This vibrant and flavorful mango pineapple salsa is the perfect healthy complement for any chicken or fish dish. You can even dip tortilla chips in it for a sweeter twist on the traditional salsa. Super easy and only takes 15 minutes to prepare! {Gluten-free, dairy-free & vegetarian}
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Fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa
This delicious mango pineapple salsa recipe is bursting with tropical flavors and is made with fresh and healthy ingredients. Not to mention the colors! The vibrant color in this salsa is absolutely gorgeous and will make you want to do a complete nosedive into the bowl.
With all of those refreshing ingredients, this delicious pineapple mango salsa makes an amazing side dish to accompany grilled fish or chicken, and incorporates some juicy flavor when added to your favorite tacos.
It’s the perfect way to brighten up your meal and cool down during those hot summer months!
Why You’ll Love this Mango Pineapple Salsa
- Healthy: There are so many nutrients packed in this salsa, like fibre, vitamin A, C and potassium.
- Quick: It only takes about 15 minutes to make a bowl of this tangy salsa and you only need a few fresh ingredients easily found at grocery stores.
- Make ahead: If you are planning to serve this mango and pineapple salsa as part of a larger meal or as an app, you can make it several hours ahead of time. The flavours just keep getting better and better!
Ingredient Notes
- Ripe pineapple: Juicy pineapple perfectly complements mango as it adds a nice bright flavor to balance mango’s mellow sweetness. Use whole pineapple, rather than canned pineapple, for the best flavor and texture in this fresh fruit salsa.
- Mango: Sweet mangos add a meatiness and subtle tartness that pairs perfectly with sour pineapple in this sweet salsa. You can use any type of ripe mango for this easy mango salsa recipe.
- Red Onion: Red onion is milder than white or yellow and can easily be enjoyed raw. Chop it finely to prevent it from overpowering the salsa.
- Red Bell Pepper: I love the colour the red pepper adds to the dish as well as its crunchy texture.
- Cilantro: Cilantro is a must in this tropical salsa. It’s a great way to add freshness and Mexican flavor. If you don’t like cilantro, you can use parsley instead.
- Lime juice: Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled for the brightest and zingiest flavor.
- Honey: For some extra natural sweetness. If you are vegan, you can use maple syrup instead or leave it out altogether.
How to Make Mango Pineapple Salsa – Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all ingredients for the salsa to a medium-sized bowl. Toss until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Tips for the Best Fruit Salsa
- Dice up the mango and pineapple in approximately 1/2 inch chunks so that’s it’s roughly uniform in size. It makes for a nicer presentation and is easier to serve.
- Chop up the red onion really finely to prevent the flavours from overpowering the salsa. We want finely minced onion; not large chunks.
- If the salsa has been sitting for a while, it might start to release some of its juices in the bottom of the bowl. You may wish to serve with a slotted spoon if you don’t want the additional juice on whatever it is that you’re serving it with. That being said, the juice can also be a great way to flavour up a side dish such as rice. It can go both ways!
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeno pepper. Be sure to start with just a little bit and taste before adding more.
- To speed up this recipe, you can use pre-cut fruit, although you may need to cut some into smaller pieces.
- If you’re in a rush, you can carefully pulse the ingredients together in your food processor. Just be sure not to blend it too fine; the best pineapple mango salsa has some pieces of fruit to pick up with your favorite tortilla chips.
Storage Guidelines
Leftover salsa can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days. It will start to soften and lose liquid over time, so it’s best to eat it quickly. Since this delicious salsa is served raw, I recommend keeping it cool before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, this pineapple mango salsa recipe is a great make ahead recipe! I like to serve it within 6 hours of making it so it is super fresh, but it will keep well, covered in the fridge, for up to 4 days.
It’s great for meal prep and makes an excellent addition to your lunchtime salads throughout the week!
I much prefer to use fresh produce for this recipe. Frozen fruit can retain a lot of water, and canned fruit is often packed in a sugary syrup.
If you choose to use frozen mango or pineapple, make sure that you allow it to thaw and drain some of the additional liquid first to prevent the salsa from being too “soupy.”
I would avoid canned fruit if possible, but if that’s all you have, be sure to look for the fruit packed in water and drain it really well to get rid of as much of the liquid as you can.
This salsa is not spicy at all. If you prefer yours to have a bit of heat, you can add in a few finely diced red chilis or jalapeño peppers for that extra kick.
Serving Suggestions
This mango pineapple salsa recipe is the perfect side dish or topping to go along with so many different meals! There are so many different ways to use this summer side dish, but these are some of my favorites:
- Grilled fish (try it with your favourite white fish, salmon or trout)
- Blackened Cod
- Leftover pulled pork carnitas
- Shrimp (like these chili lime shrimp skewers)
- Grilled chicken breast
- Tortilla chips
- Spicy shrimp tacos with slaw
- Fish tacos
- Pork tacos
- Pork chops
- Burrito bowls
Recipe Variations
- Spicy pineapple mango salsa: For heat lovers, add some spicy jalapenos to this tropical fruit salsa to take the flavors to the next level.
- Change up the peppers: This fresh salsa is so flexible! It tastes great with crunchy bell peppers, but you can also use poblano pepper or other fresh peppers.
- Peach mango salsa: Substitute peach for pineapple for a summery twist on the fresh flavors in this easy salsa recipe.
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- Thai Mango Salad with Chicken
- Watermelon Peach Salsa
- Mini Roasted Pineapple Appetizers
- Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
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Easy Mango Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 2 cups diced fresh mango
- 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for the salsa to a medium-sized bowl. Toss until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Dice up the mango and pineapple in approximately 1/2 inch chunks so that’s it’s roughly uniform in size. It makes for a nicer presentation and is easier to serve.
- Dice up the red onion really finely to prevent the flavors from overpowering the salsa. We want finely minced onion; not large chunks.
- If the salsa has been sitting for a while, it might start to release some of its juices in the bottom of the bowl. You may wish to serve with a slotted spoon if you don’t want the additional juice on whatever it is that you’re serving it with. That being said, the juice can also be a great way to flavor up a side dish such as rice. It can go both ways!
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This recipe was originally posted August 2015 and was updated June 2023 to include more helpful tips and photos.
I always add mango to my salsa, it drives my husband crazy but I love it so much! Pinning!
If you love mango, add those mangoes Katalina! Lol…thanks for pinning!
I love what you said about cooking being like planning a party. This salsa is totally a party! Looks delicious, and I’d love it with some chips and a drank!
Haha thanks Gin! Sounds like you’re all ready to party..just need some tropical fruit salsa! ;)
Oh yum! This looks absolutely fabulous! And so tasty!
Thanks so much Erin — this salsa is bursting with colour and flavour!