Pineapple Pico
Packed with fresh fruits and vegetables, this sweet and spicy Pineapple Pico is an easy way to add color, flavor, and freshness to any meal! Juicy pineapple, crisp red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, and a little jalapeño come together with zesty lime for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy. It’s quick to make, incredibly versatile, and the perfect addition to tacos, bowls, grilled chicken, or your favorite tortilla chips!
Carbohydrates 11.5g
Protein 0.6g
Fat 0.2g
Sodium 60mg
Fiber 1g
Sugar 7.8g
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups fresh pineapple finely diced
- 1 cup bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp jalapeño finely diced, seeds removed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- juice of 1 large lime
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a medium-sized cutting board and a sharp knife, dice the pineapple and red bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.
- Add the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic to a medium-sized bowl.Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined, making sure the lime juice and seasonings are evenly distributed.
- Let sit for about 10–15 minutes before serving to give the flavors a chance to come together. Serve with tortilla chips or spoon over your favorite tacos, bowls, or grilled proteins!
Notes
*The nutrition figures above are for one serving and should be considered estimates. These estimates are for 1/6 of the recipe. Nutrition figures for chips and/or other serving methods are not included. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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