Hawaiian Pineapple Guacamole

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Pineapple Guacamole: the Ultimate Summer Appetizer

If you're looking for a fresh, summery spin on a party favorite, then you're going to love this Hawaiian-inspired pineapple guacamole. It's colorful, vibrant, tropical, and has a great balance of salty, sweet, and savory flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.

This pineapple guacamole is inspired by one of our all-time favorite dishes at home: tropical fruit guacamole. I wanted to make a version that required fewer ingredients so that it would be easier to make for summer parties. This easy (but unique!) Hawaiian guacamole variation uses just a handful of ingredients and comes together in about 15 minutes, so I'm confident you'll want to make it again and again all summer long.

Are you as excited for summer parties as I am? Make sure to bookmark this tropical Hawaiian guacamole with pineapple for all your BBQ's, picnics, potlucks, and lawn parties this season.

Large bowl of pineapple guacamole, shown with tortilla chips, a whole pineapple, and colorful Hawaiian flowers.

How to Make Guacamole with Pineapple

This unique Hawaiian guacamole is easy to make, especially if you cut the pineapple in advance (or, for the easiest option, buy pre-cut fresh pineapple at the store). You'll just mash the avocados partially, then gently stir in fresh pineapple, some diced bell pepper, and fresh herbs. Top it with crunchy pepitas, then this pineapple guacamole is ready to enjoy with whatever dipping items you're in the mood for.

As written, the recipe uses three avocados and yields enough for 6-8 appetizer sized servings. You can easily scale up or down as needed.

You'll notice that this guacamole with pineapple omits many of the common add-ins (for example, tomato, onions, garlic, cumin, and other spices). That's because I've created this guac version to feel fresh and beachy, rather than super-savory. That said, you can certainly experiment with adding whatever other guacamole ingredients you typically enjoy.

A Spicy Pineapple Guacamole Variation

Like things spicy? Pineapple goes great with jalapenos. Feel free to substitute the red bell peppers in the recipe with fresh, grilled, or pickled jalapenos, adjusting the heat level to your own tastes. Because guacamole with pineapple has some sweetness, adding in some heat balances the flavors nicely.

Make-Ahead Tips

Because avocados brown quickly, I don't suggest trying to make this Hawaiian guacamole ahead of time. However, if you cut the pineapple, dice the peppers, and chop the herbs in advance (just store them in sealed containers in the fridge), the final assembly will take only a few minutes. If the guacamole will need to sit out for a short amount of time (up to 30-60 minutes), add the juice of a lime into the avocado mash to prevent browning and then cover the surface with a layer of plastic wrap.

A colorful variation of guacamole with pineapple, garnished with pepitas and fresh herbs.

Other Guacamole Variations

If you enjoy exploring different guacamole variations, then you've come to the right place. If you have access to an assortment of tropical fruit, then you'll love this tropical fruit guacamole; it's perfect for a summer picnic on the beach. At the height of corn season, this grilled corn guacamole is a delight (and it works well during the off-season with frozen corn grilled indoors too).

Winter time? That's ok, guacamole works great all year round. This caramelized onion guacamole has a cozier feel and is great for winter weekends. For November and December, this holiday guacamole with pomegranate and figs is a show-stealing appetizer.

Like your guac on the chunkier side? How about an avocado and fruit salsa? There are plenty of examples in my fruit salsa guide.

A woman's hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of pineapple guacamole, shown on a white surface with colorful tropical flowers.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Here's what you'll need for this Hawaiian guacamole with pineapple, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.

  • Fresh pineapple. This recipe will not work well with canned pineapple.
  • Baby red bell peppers. If you can't find baby bell peppers, you can use half of a full-sized bell pepper instead.
  • Ripe avocados
  • Salt
  • Fresh cilantro. If you don't enjoy cilantro, you can omit it. In that case, you may want to increase the amount of mint you use. Parsley could also work if you want to add some freshness in the absence of cilantro.
  • Fresh mint
  • Black pepper
  • Roasted salted pepitas. Feel free to top this pineapple guacamole with whatever garnishes inspire you. Chopped macadamias or jalapeno slices would also work nicely.

Close-up of a tortilla chip with a large scoop of pineapple guacamole on top.

Closing Thoughts

Are you excited to try this unique and flavorful pineapple guacamole? The combination of the sweet, juicy pineapple with creamy, decadent avocado is divine, especially when paired with crisp bell pepper, fresh herbs, and crunchy pepitas. Avocado goes beautifully alongside other fruit, especially tropical fruit, because they bring out the best in each other. Once you start making guacamole with pineapple, you may never want to go back.

Whether you're hosting a party on the deck, going to a BBQ, attending a picnic, or are just planning a low-key weekend at home, I think you're going to love this unique riff on the classic. It's of course great as a dip, but is also wonderful as a topping for a taco or a platter of nachos. It has become a summer go-to for us at home when we host friends, and I hope you love it as much as we do.

Bowl of guacamole with pineapple, shown with a whole pineapple on a white background.

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Suggested Pairings

Planter's Punch Tiki Cocktail

Tropical Coconut Lime Hummus

Tropical Macadamia Mango Slaw

Tropical Sweet Potatoes with Macadamia Dukkah

Tropical Vegan Macadamia Tacos

Hawaiian Pineapple Guacamole

This Hawaiian-inspired pineapple guacamole balances salty, savory, and sweet flavors. It's the perfect appetizer for a summer party or BBQ.

Author:
Lee

Ingredients

  • 2 c cubed, fresh pineapple
  • 6 baby red bell peppers
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 c chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp very finely chopped fresh mint
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp roasted salted pepitas

Instructions

  1. As needed, cut the pineapple into small cubes. Dice the baby bell peppers or slice them into thin rings.
  2. Cut the avocados open and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add salt, then mash the avocados partially. Adjust the salt to taste.
  3. Add the cubed pineapple, sliced red peppers, and chopped herbs to the avocado, then stir gently.
  4. Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish. Top it with freshly ground pepper and roasted salted pepitas, then and enjoy immediately.

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