Description
Zesty pineapple chipotle salsa dances with sweet and spicy flavors, creating a Mexican-inspired condiment that elevates any dish. Grilled meats, tacos, and seafood will welcome this fresh, smoky companion that brings summer excitement to your plate.
Ingredients
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Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) fresh pineapple, diced
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
Peppers and Seasonings:
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquids:
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Carefully slice the pineapple into uniform small cubes, ensuring even texture and consistent size for balanced flavor distribution.
- Finely chop the red bell pepper and red onion into similarly sized pieces to create visual harmony and ensure even flavor integration.
- Carefully mince the chipotle pepper and jalapeño, removing seeds if a milder heat level is desired, creating intense but controlled spiciness.
- Transfer all chopped vegetables and fruits into a spacious mixing bowl, preparing for flavor fusion.
- Pour adobo sauce over the ingredients, providing a smoky undertone that enhances the salsa’s complexity.
- Gently introduce fresh cilantro, distributing the herb evenly throughout the mixture to infuse bright, herbal notes.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice across the salsa, allowing the citrus to brighten and balance the robust flavors.
- Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to create a perfectly balanced profile.
- Thoroughly mix all components, ensuring each ingredient is well incorporated and seasoned.
- Allow the salsa to rest for 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more cohesive taste experience.
- Serve alongside grilled proteins like chicken or fish, as a vibrant topping for tacos, or as a zesty dip with crispy tortilla chips.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the amount of chipotle and jalapeño peppers according to personal spice tolerance.
- Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the best flavor and sweetness, ensuring it’s firm but not too hard or mushy.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to create a balanced texture and ensure each bite has a perfect mix of flavors.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, serve this salsa as a topping for grilled proteins instead of using chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg