Avocado Pineapple Salsa

This Avocado Pineapple Salsa is the perfect recipe for your next summer gathering! Zingy with a chilli kick, this sweet and spicy salsa is perfect for BBQs, picnics or as part of a salad spread. It’s super quick to make and naturally gluten and dairy free too.

Can you believe I first published this avocado salsa recipe nearly a DECADE ago? It was high time I revamped it and friends, it is now NEXT LEVEL.

Because I’ve transformed the original (poorly photographed!) recipe into a banging Pineapple Avocado Salsa which will add tonnes of flavour to any dish.

It’s the summer side dish you never knew you needed, perfect for gatherings and completely gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

You can serve it as a gluten free BBQ to enjoy with a variety of meat and fish dishes, including my Prawn Kebabs or Beef Burgers.

Or wrap it up with some gluten free cod goujons in a homemade gluten free tortilla wrap for amazing fish tacos.

This avocado salsa with pineapple also make an amazing dip for your favourite gluten free crisps or tortilla chips. Perfect for a get-together with friends.

Why Make This Recipe?

• Super Quick: You can literally throw this together in 5 minutes. Perfect if you’ve forgotten to bring a BBQ or pot luck dish!
• Sweet and Spicy: The fiery chilli pairs perfectly with sweet pineapple and zingy lime to create an absolute flavour sensation.
• Vegan and Gluten Free: This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan, so everyone can enjoy it.
• So Versatile: From burgers and sausages to grilled meat, fish, halloumi and veg, this salsa can be paired with anything!

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this avocado pineapple salsa you will need the following:

• Pineapple: I tend to ‘cheat’ and buy pre-chopped pineapple because I am lazy. However, you can buy a pineapple and prepare it yourself. Mango also works really well in this recipe if you fancy something different.
• Avocado: Make sure your avocados are ripe – they should give a little when squeezed but not too much.
• Red Onion: You can use spring onions (scallions) or white onion if you prefer.
• Lime: Using fresh lime juice adds a lovely zing! You can use lemon instead but I much prefer the flavour of lime.
• Coriander: Omit this if you’re a coriander (cilantro) hater!
• Chilli: I use a fresh red chilli but you can use any chilli of choice – jalapeños work well too. If you don’t like spicy you can skip the chilli.
• Salt Flakes: Essential to bring out all the flavours!

How To Make Avocado Pineapple Salsa

This recipe is so simple and there is a printable recipe card below if you want to keep it and store it for a later date.

To make this avocado and pineapple salsa recipe:

1. Chop the pineapple into small chunks. Finely chop the onion. Remove the avocado flesh from the skin and cut into small pieces. Deseed and finely chop the chilli and roughly chop the coriander.

2. Add the pineapple, avocado, red onion, chilli and coriander to a large bowl along with the juice of the lime and a good pinch of salt. Mix well and serve straight away.

To store this salsa:

I recommend making this avocado salsa recipe fresh before serving. You can make it in advance but may find the avocado discolours a little.

Likewise, any leftovers will keep in the fridge for a day-or-so but you may find the avocado starts to brown.

To stop the avocado going brown: Keep hold of the stones and nestle them into the salsa before wrapping the bowl in clingfilm. Store in the fridge. Do not freeze.

Serving Suggestions

Want some suggestions for how to enjoy this avocado pineapple salsa? Here are some of my top recommendations:

• Salad Spread: Serve it up alongside some of my favourite summer salads, such as my Mexican Corn Salad, easy Greek Pasta Salad or classic Potato Salad.
• BBQ Salsa: This sweet and spicy salsa works so well with all meats and fish. I love it with my King Prawn Kebabs and also loaded on my Ground Chicken Burgers.
• Easy Tacos: Serve this as a side to some of my favourite Mexican dishes like my Spicy Quesadillas or in homemade Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps with Cod Goujons.
• With Pizza: Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it! Serving this zingy avocado salsa on the side of a homemade Gluten Free Pizza is insanely good.

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