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.
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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.
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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.
Moop Brown
This recipe seems versatile, great for summer and like something that would pair well with a variety of different meals.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Absolutely, this tropical salsa is perfect in many ways.
Mikayla
The trick here it to not eat all the roasted pineapple before you make the salsa to share with everyone. Wonderful deep sweetness with the pepper and rum hints are to die for!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yup, the grilled pineapple is so delicious in this summer salsa recipe.
Tristin
Grilling the pineapple was such a great idea! Made the salsa even juicier. Added ours to fish tacos, to die for!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Absolutely the best tropical salsa for fish tacos.
Katie Crenshaw
I made this salsa to top my fish tacos. WOW! So much flavor and so delicious! It is addicting. I can’t stop eating it. I will be making this all summer.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I can eat this summer salsa with a spoon, and I do LOL.
Ann
I love fruit salsa for the summer, but have not tried adding rum to the mix! What a great idea! Thanks for the recipe share!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The rum adds a nice tropical element to this grilled pineapple salsa.
Jamie
Wow! This is such a great idea for a salsa dish! Mango and pineapple are a perfect combination, this looks amazingly delicious and very mouth-watering too! Loved it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is our favourite summer salsa recipe.
Amy Liu Dong
Such an easy summer recipe to make. One of the perfect side dishes for my grilled chicken. Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, this grilled pineapple salsa is perfect for chicken, pork and seafoood.
Jacqueline Debono
I love grilled pineapple and this salsa was a fabulous side for our baked fish lunch yesterday!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is perfect for fish, chicken, pork and more.
Carrie Robinson
What a perfect salsa to make for summertime! I bet this would be amazing on top of fish tacos. 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The best salsa for fish tacos!!
veenaazmanov
I just love the combination of fruits and flavors. A recipe which I surely need to get going. Perfect for an evening get together with friends and family.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This tropical salsa is a great appetizer or topping. ENJOY!
Swathi
Tropical Mango salsa looks delicious. I like the pineapple, mango combination. Great with grilled salmon.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We love this summer salsa recipe too. Perfect for seafood, chicken and pork. Makes a great appetizer too.
JC Phelps
What a treat this recipe was. It was fabulous on top of fish tacos. Thanks for sharing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Oh yes, the perfect Caribbean salsa for fish tacos. ENJOY!
Andréa Janssen
This fresh grilled pineapple mango salad is such a great surprise! Full of flavor, easy to prepare and really delicious. This is a crowd pleaser!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do agree, this grilled pineapple salsa is a hit a my bbq parties too.
Elizabeth
I’ve actually never made a fruit salsa and this one looks amazing. The perfect tropical dish for summer!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You really need to give this a try. Great for fish tacos and more.
Giangi Townsend
My husband calls this recipe tropical delight. He and we all do, love it.
Sweet and rich in flavor always perfect with our chicken and fish dinners.
Thank you
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Love you title, and it is perfect for seafood and chicken.