Pineapple Salsa
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Pineapple Salsa
Description
This pineapple salsa combines sweet pineapple cubes with freshly diced red bell pepper and onion for crunch and color. Minced jalapeño adds a mild heat, while fresh lime juice brings acidity. Chopped cilantro introduces a fresh herbal note, and olive oil smooths the texture. Cumin adds a warm, earthy undertone, rounding out the flavor profile.
After gently stirring all ingredients together, the salsa is allowed to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, which softens the crunch of the vegetables and lets the flavors meld. The finished salsa is juicy and fresh, with a mix of textures from tender pineapple and crisp vegetables, suitable as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or as a refreshing appetizer dip.
For best texture, fresh pineapple and vegetables are recommended, as canned pineapple may be less crisp. The salsa should be enjoyed fresh since freezing pineapple affects its texture negatively.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded & minced
- ½ lime juiced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently stir.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best crisp texture in the salsa.
- If canned pineapple is used, drain it thoroughly before adding to prevent excess liquid.
- Frozen pineapple can be used but will soften, changing the salsa’s texture.
- Let the salsa rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 692IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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