Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa is vibrant and refreshing. The exotic tropical flavours are perfectly balanced.
Grilled pineapple, juicy mango, and a touch of Jamaican rum create a delightful Caribbean fruit salsa. Great as a summer appetizer. Perfect for fish tacos.
Fresh fruit is so delicious. Simple ingredients that pack a flavour punch. Berry season is my favourite by far. If you have never tried strawberry salsa with feta, you are really missing out. The perfect summer appetizer that doubles as a dessert too.
Have you tried grilled fruit? If not, you are in for a treat. Fresh fruit cooked on the bbq is so easy and delicious, exploding with a sweet, juicy, and smoky flavour.
Stuffed Avocado Boats make the perfect appetizer. For grilled fruit desserts, Balsamic Strawberries, Grilled Plums, and Smoked Apples are great choices.
If you have been to the Caribbean, you know all the wonderful flavours the islands have to offer. That fresh, juicy, sweet fruit is so inviting. This easy salsa recipe is the closest I can get to exotic island flavours.
Pineapple Mango Salsa Ingredients
- grilled pineapple
- mango
- red pepper
- ginger juice
- rum
- lime juice
- salt
Be sure to check out the recipe suggestions below.
Making This Tropical Fruit Salsa Is Easy
This chunky salsa is so easy to prepare. The hardest part is prepping the fruit (if you call that hard). Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Grill and dice the pineapple.
- Dice the mango and peppers.
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl, combine and you are done.
Mangos have always been sort of a mystery to me. I know they come in different varieties, and from my Jamaican friends, I am told some are way better than others. The mystery to me has been “how do you get the pit out”?
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
Pineapple can be grilled, or raw. I prefer the texture and flavour of the grilled pineapple in this summer salsa recipe.
Fresh mangos are so delicious. Frozen mangos are a great alternative.
Diced pepper can be red, yellow or orange. If you are not a fan of peppers, you can leave them out.
What is ginger juice? Super easy to make. All you have to do is grate fresh ginger using a microplane. Collect the pulp and squeeze. Fresh ginger juice in seconds.
Rum can be any variety you like. White or amber will work. I used Jamaican rum.
Leftovers will last for several days in the fridge. Best if kept in a sealed container. Alternatively, you can freeze this tropical salsa for up to 2 months. To use, thaw in the fridge. The texture will be softer, and the flavours will be milder. Perfect for adding to yogurt, pancakes, waffles and ice cream.
Serve this refreshing summer salsa as an appetizer with nacho chips. The perfect salsa for fish tacos. A great addition to any chicken, seafood or pork dish.
This homemade tropical salsa is sure to please. The fusion of flavours will make you feel like you are in the Caribbean. A must for summer parties.
You may also enjoy these fresh fruit recipes:
Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh pineapple (grilled & diced)
- 8 ounces fresh mango (diced)
- 3 ounces sweet red pepper (diced)
- 1 tablespoon rum (your choice)
- 1 teaspoon ginger juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Peel and core the pineapple, leaving it in spears. Set aside.Cut the mango, remove the pit and dice. Place in a bowl and set aside.Cut and dice the red pepper and place in the bowl with the mango.
- Heat the grill to medium heat, brush pineapple with a bit of oil.Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side (depending on the size of the spears).Remove from grill, dice and place in bowl with mango and pepper.
- Using a microplane, grate the ginger, collect the pulp in your fingers and squeeze the juice into the bowl.
- Add the rum, lime juice and salt.Mix everything until combined, and set aside so the flavours combine nicely.
- Perfect as a side dish to many BBQ meals.
Veena Azmanov
This is such a flavorful and colorful dish. Combinations amazing. I love it.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. We love it too.
Cookilicious
I could eat this everyday! Love the flavors
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know…I can too.
peter @feed your soul too
This is a perfect salsa. i love mangoes and paired with the red peppers you have created great colors too. This salsa can go so well on so many things. Happy summer!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the colours are great, and the rum is a fun little addition too.
Art from My Table
I will be adding this to my weekend menu! The flavor combination will pair perfectly with our grilled meat!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes we have been using this a lot so far this summer.
Michele
Im a new convert to Mangos…. because you guessed it, that pit used to be so frustrating. Well I guess you could say Im a new convert to Mangos in my kitchen.. I order anything at restaurants that has mangos in them because they are so tasty. I have a great grilled chicken dish that I can’t wait to pair this rum laden salsa to…. its going to be perfect!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes once you master the pit, you are good to go. As for the chicken…it is a winner with that too.
Amanda
Pineapple Mango Salsa sounded amazing enough on its own, and then you went and took it to the next level with rum! This sounds like a perfect dish for summer entertaining. I would love this on top of grilled pork chops, or alongside grilled shrimp. YUM!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is great with so many dishes….and I can eat it all on it’s own too.
Tatiana
We live in California and it’s very easy to find fresh pineapples and mangoes about everywhere! They still are shipped here from Hawaii or Mexico , but the price and flavor are great!
Homemade & Yummy
They are delicious fruits for sure, too bad they have to travel so many miles to get here.
Soniya
Oh wow!! Boozy salsa 😉 it’s sound so refreshing and full of flavors.. can’t wait to try it when my girlfriend’s come over 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY!!
Swathi
Not only you made a colorful salsa, but also that touch of rum made it me love it more. I like mango and pineapple. Never thought adding rum. I will do it from now on.
Homemade & Yummy
Just a nice little touch to make it even more tropical!!
Sean@Diversivore
I was introduced to the world of mangoes (and mango-cutting) in my teens by a co-worker who had just returned from Costa Rica. They quickly became one of my favourite fruits. The mango-pineapple combo is an excellent one, and the red pepper is an excellent addition. And I must say (along with some of the other commenters here), rum is a brilliant idea. Definitely contributes to that tropical ‘island’ feel!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes we have been eating our share of this delicious salsa so far this summer.
Nicole Shillings
I love mango everything and I especially love mango salsa. I never thought to add a little rum! I bet that’s delicious. I’m making this, this weekend!!
Homemade & Yummy
So delicious…perfect little splash of goodness.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
So, how did you get the pit out? I usually just slice the mango vertically on either side of the pit, then peel back the skin around the pit, hold it over the sink and devour the remaining bits still left on the pit — I feel like that is a chefs prerogative!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well hubby totally demolished it in class….I know how you feel.
Derek
Rum in a fruit salsa?! That’s absolute summer genius! I gotta make this one at my next backyard party, thanks for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY!!! It disappears in a flash.
Constance Smith
I was already in love with this when I saw pineapple and mango. But then you gave it a punch of rum!?!?! Nice!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHHA…just like the tropics for sure.
Molly Kumar
OMG, I can literally see myself eating copious amount of this salsa with freshly barbecued meat. The flavor combination is sooo delicious and hello rum in the salsa 😉 Love it!
Homemade & Yummy
I can eat it by the spoonful all on it’s own…no problem!!