Description
This Pineapple Salsa recipe is a vibrant and refreshing twist on traditional salsa, perfect for summer gatherings and BBQs. Grilled pineapple and onions give this salsa a delicious smoky flavor, balanced with the sweetness of pineapple and the zing of lime.
Ingredients
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For the grill:
- 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
Additional ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1-2 limes, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Jalapeno, finely diced, optional
Instructions
- Prep the grill: Heat the grill to medium-heat. Grill the pineapple and onions for 1-2 minutes per side until light grill marks appear. Remove and let cool.
- Prepare the salsa: Chop the grilled pineapple and onion into 1/4-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine them with bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and jalapeno if desired.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salsa until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added creaminess, consider adding 1 chopped avocado.
- Best served fresh on the day it’s made; leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days, but may lose some texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
