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Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño

Name: Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Juice of 2 limes; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; Fresh cilantro leaves

This vibrant and flavorful dish combines fresh tropical fruits with a spicy kick, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or light meal.

4.8(586 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 22, 2026

Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pineapple Poke

For the Spicy Dressing

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 292 kcal
Protein: 3.95 g
Carbs: 60.6 g
Fat: 7.18 g
Fiber: 6.58 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1169 kcal
Protein: 15.8 g
Carbs: 242.4 g
Fat: 28.7 g
Fiber: 26.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 ripe pineapple peeled, cored, and diced	452	4.5	118	1	13
2 ripe mangoes peeled and diced	200	2	55	1	5
1 small red onion thinly sliced	40	1	9	0	1.5
1 red bell pepper diced	37	1.5	9	0.3	3
1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped	4	0.1	1	0	0.4
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.2
Juice of 2 limes	20	0.3	7	0.1	0.3
1 tablespoon soy sauce	11	1	1	0	0
1 tablespoon sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 tablespoons honey	128	0.1	35	0	0.1
1 tablespoon rice vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
1 teaspoon chili flakes	6	0.2	1.1	0.3	0.6
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds	147	5	6	12	3.2
Fresh cilantro leaves	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pineapple and Mango

1
Combine base ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, red onion, and red bell pepper.
2
Add jalapeño and cilantro
Add the chopped jalapeño and cilantro to the bowl.
Tip: For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds intact.
3
Season and marinate
Drizzle with lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the fruits are cut evenly to ensure consistent marination and presentation.

Preparing the Spicy Dressing

1
Whisk ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
2
Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust the sweetness or heat level if needed.

How to Make Tropical Polynesian Pineapple Poke with Jalapeño

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Chilling the Poke
Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
2
Preparing the Dressing
Whisk the dressing ingredients just before serving.
3
Combining Flavors
Pour the dressing over the chilled fruit mixture and gently toss to coat.