Description
Zesty “Strawberry Pineapple Salsa” brings tropical sunshine to your plate with sweet and tangy flavors dancing together. Summer gatherings will love this colorful, refreshing side that combines juicy fruits in perfect harmony for delightful dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup (237 ml) fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup (237 ml) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
Seasonings:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Carefully dice fresh pineapple into uniform small cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size to create a consistent texture.
- Hull and slice ripe strawberries into similar-sized pieces, matching the pineapple’s dimensions for balanced flavor distribution.
- Finely mince red onion to provide a sharp, crisp undertone without overwhelming the delicate fruit components.
- Remove seeds from jalapeño and chop into tiny fragments, allowing controlled heat throughout the salsa.
- Chop fresh cilantro leaves, releasing their vibrant herbaceous aroma and complementing the tropical fruit mix.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, selecting ripe varieties that enhance the salsa’s moisture and add subtle acidity.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the chopped ingredients, creating a bright, zesty marinade that binds all elements together.
- Sprinkle sea salt to elevate and harmonize the intricate flavor profile of the fruit medley.
- Gently fold all ingredients using a soft spatula, ensuring even distribution without crushing the delicate fruit pieces.
- Let the salsa rest at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes, allowing flavors to intermingle and intensify.
- Serve alongside grilled proteins, as a taco topping, or with crisp tortilla chips for a refreshing culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap jalapeños for milder bell peppers to create a kid-friendly version that still offers vibrant flavor without intense heat.
- Dice ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced texture and consistent taste in every bite of the salsa.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, but consume quickly to maintain fresh fruit crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Enhance protein pairing by using this salsa with grilled salmon, shrimp, or as a zesty topping for pulled pork tacos for added tropical brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg