Description
Grilled Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing addition to your summer meals, bursting with sweet and spicy flavors that bring any dish to life. This easy-to-make salsa combines the smoky sweetness of grilled pineapple with zesty lime, crunchy red onion, and a kick from fresno pepper. Whether youβre topping grilled chicken or fish, or simply enjoying it with tortilla chips, this salsa is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 β 1 whole pineapple (sliced into 1 inch spears)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 fresno pepper (finely chopped)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high heat for optimal caramelization.
- Grill the pineapple spears for about 5-10 minutes until they are warmed through and grill marks appear, turning once halfway.
- Remove from the grill and allow cooling slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pineapple, red onion, cilantro, fresno pepper, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss gently until everything is well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe pineapples for maximum sweetness. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of fresno pepper. For added variety, consider grilling other fruits like peaches or mangoes alongside the pineapple.