This delicious strawberry pineapple salsa combines sweet and tangy flavors to complement chicken, pork, and fish perfectly. For the best taste, it’s recommended to enjoy this dish on the same day it’s prepared, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Colorful and Nutritious Ingredients
Enhance your diet with a vibrant mix of fruits and vegetables in this salsa. You can incorporate red, yellow, green, or orange bell peppers for added color and nutritional diversity. The beautiful array of ingredients not only looks appealing but also provides a variety of essential nutrients.
Fresh Produce is Key for Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
For optimal flavor, it’s best to use fresh pineapple instead of canned or frozen varieties. You won’t need an entire pineapple, so you’ll have some delicious leftovers for other uses. To ensure maximum freshness and flavor, purchase your fruits and vegetables shortly before making the salsa. If you have juicy strawberries, they may even tint the pineapple a lovely peach color.
Finely Chop Everything
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa is best when all ingredients are chopped into uniform sizes. This technique ensures that each bite offers a taste of everything. When preparing the pineapple, be sure to pour off any excess juice after chopping.
Pairing Suggestions for Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
This salsa can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. It’s delicious with grilled fish, chicken, or pork. Use it on fish tacos or with tortilla chips and brown sugar cinnamon chips for a sweet twist.
Make a Pineapple Bowl
One unique way to serve strawberry pineapple salsa is in a bowl made from the leftover pineapple. To create this bowl, place the knife on the side of the green crown and cut the pineapple in half. The green crown is difficult to cut through, so proceed cautiously.
Once your pineapple is cut in half, cut around the inside edge of the yellow flesh to separate it from the sides of the pineapple. Then, make horizontal cuts in rows, followed by vertical ones. Use a spoon to scoop out the pineapple. Finally, cut the cubes smaller and remove the core that runs down the center of the pineapple.
TIP:Â Instead of cutting the pineapple into even halves, offset the cut to create a larger bowl that holds more salsa. The advantage of offset cutting is that it keeps the crown intact, which means you don’t have to cut through it.
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Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 large jalapeno, minced (remove seeds and membranes)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, chopped (use any color you like)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (pack in cup)
- 1 lime zested
- 1 lime juiced
- 2-3 pinches of salt
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, pineapple, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and cilantro to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the lime zest and juice. Stir.
- Add salt to suit your taste.