Roasted pineapple salsa is a delicious salsa made with roasted pineapples, seasonal veggies and a basic dressing. Perfect as an appetiser / side for parties or potluck.
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that lends itself to both sweet and savoury flavours and a huge favourite at our place. From the delish Cuban pineapple strawberry salad to broccoli pineapple pizza to pineapple raita to upside down pineapple cake to pineapple Coconut Cooler to pineapple Gojju ( umm.. you get the drift right:p) , this is a fruit we wait for most during the brief winter that descends upon us.
We love eating all fruits in a pure, unprocessed form as much as possible and this roasted pineapple ???? does just that ! The roasting takes the sweetish pineapple to another level when the smoky flavours lends itself to a beautiful mildly- charred deliciousness that can’t be described in words.
Having said that, all it takes is 5 mins of prep time and max 10 mins to make a serving of this delicious salsa. Trust me, this will be your most favourite thing ever for any potluck / Super Bowl / Netflix marathons. You can easily make this ahead and easily double / triple when serving a crowd. If you are feeling fancy, go on, add some avocados or toasted corn to make it more filling . With leftover salsa (if that ever happens!), team it with a burrito like Priya has.
7 reasons we would make this salsa again !!
✅ 100% natural (ticks all the boxes ✅ – Vegan, Keto, Gluten Free, Plant based)
✅ Ridiculously easy.
✅ No-oil
✅ no refined sugar
✅ Summer Friendly
✅ Pocket friendly
✅ Completely customisable.
Do you need any more reasons? So, tell me when are you making this salsa? If you are like us and LOVE salsa, check out some more salsa recipes below
Other Salsa dishes that might entice you !
Prep time - 5 mins Cook time - 10 mins Serves - 2
What you need to make Roasted Pineapple salsa
- 2 pineapple slices
- ½ onion (minced)
- ½ cup bell peppers (opt.)
- ¼ cup cucumbers (cubed fine)
- ½ cup tomatoes (deseeded and diced)
- 2 tablespoon mint (finely chopped)
Dressing
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon chopped green chillies
PIN FOR LATER
Tips to make the freshest Roasted Pineapple salsa
- Use the sweetest pineapple you can find.
- Grill on medium flame slowly till char marks appear and the pineapples turn aromatic.
- Rest for 2-3 mins before mincing
- Mix all ingredients and chill ahead of serving. Add dressing just before serving and serve immediately.
- You can add minced jalapenos in place of green chillies if preferred.
How to make Pineapple Salsa
- Heat a grill pan, roast the pineapple slices on both sides on medium heat till slightly charred and a smoky aroma wafts. Takes about 5-7 mins on low flame.
- Pro Tip : Once you place the pineapples on the pan, lightly salt it on both sides so the juices begin to release and they caramelise faster
- You can also use an air fryer / oven to grill the pineapples before mincing them (see tips/notes for details)
- Rest these slices for 2 mins and then chop it into bite sized chunks
- In a large bowl, add the roasted pineapple chunks, red onions, diced tomatoes , Cucumbers and peppers.
- Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl.
- Add the dressing to the salsa and mix well.
- Finish with shredded mint and serve immediately as is or with some nachos
- I served it with some homemade BAKED roti nachos (click here for the recipe)
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Roasted pineapple salsa
Equipment
- Knife
- Grill Pan
- Chopping Board
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Pineapple peeled and sliced
- ½ Onions minced
- ¼ cup Bell Peppers optional, I didn't add
- ¼ cup Cucumbers cubed fine
- ½ cup Tomatoes deseeded and diced
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint leaves finely chopped
Dressing
- ¼ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Chopped green chillies
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan, roast the pineapple slices on both sides on medium heat till slightly charred and a smoky aroma wafts. Takes about 5-7 mins.
- Pro Tip : Once you place the pineapples on the pan, lightly salt it on both sides so the juices begin to release and they caramelise faster
- You can also use an air fryer / oven to grill the pineapples before mincing them
- Rest these slices for 2 mins and then chop it into bite sized chunks (see notes for details)
- In a large bowl, add the roasted pineapple chunks, red onions, diced tomatoes,Cucumbers and peppers.
- Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl.
- Add the dressing to the salsa and mix well.
- Finish with shredded mint and serve immediately as is or with some nachos
- I served it with some homemade roti nachos (click here for the recipe)
Video
Notes
- Use the sweetest pineapple you can find.
- Grill on medium flame slowly till char marks appear and the pineapples turn aromatic.
- Rest for 2-3 mins before mincing
- Mix all ingredients and chill ahead of serving. Add dressing just before serving and serve immediately.
- You can add minced jalapenos in place of green chillies if preferred.
Priya Vj says
I love pineapple salsa ..it is so refreshing and tongue tickling. I will try roasting the pineapple next time I make. Generally I use the pineapple as is but now this roasting technique is tempting me to make some
Kalyani says
yay.. do try, and am sure you would love the flavours from the slightly charred pineapple in this salsa
Jayashree. T.Rao says
Pineapple salsa with the roasted fruit sounds good, will be making it once i get the fruit. A tasty and easy to make recipe.
Kalyani says
yes roasted / slightly charred pineapple works great. do try
Archana says
Just today I picked up pineapple so this roasted pineapple salsa is definitely on the table today. Sounds, looks and tastes awesome.
Kalyani says
yay ! thanks Archana. do try the salsa
Preethi says
Roasted pineapple salsa is an all time favourite. It is so addictive Kalyani with slightly charred flavor.
Kalyani says
surely addictive, preeti!
Priya Iyer says
We adore pineapple at home, and making salsa with it is one of our favourite things! I'll try roasting the pineapple the next time I make the salsa - sounds utterly delectable. ????
Kalyani says
yay! we LOVE it at home too... so do try grilling this 🙂
Seema Sriram says
Wow, that bowl perfectly complements the juiciest pineapple salsa. Just need to grab a bag of chips to scoop some up.
Kalyani says
thanks 🙂 that bowl / platter actually prompted me to make the salsa :p
Priya Srinivasan says
Oh my the flavors in that pineapple salsa! I would eat that whole bowl kalyani! Brilliant no fuss recipe. I would love to try this !
Kalyani says
Thanks da. do try it when possible
Mayuri Patel says
Now that summer is round the corner, salsa is what the family demands often. Love making pineapple salsa to go with tortilla chips. However, like the idea of roasting the pineapple. Will be giving this recipe a try.
Kalyani says
Thanks mayuri- roasting takes it to another level, do try
Radha says
YUM! I love pineapple salsa, and this roasted version with chaat masala is going to be a winner in our home. This has an amazing flavor profile. Lovely Click too!
Kalyani says
Thanks Radha! Huge fans of pineapple here too!