Fruit Salsa

Bring along this colorful and delicious Fruit Salsa to your next barbecue and I guarantee it will be the first bowl emptied!  We just can't get enough of it especially this time of year when the strawberries and pineapples are so sweet.  Fresh cilantro from the garden makes it extra delicious.  Serve it on top of grilled chicken, seafood or pork.  Enjoy it as a dessert with cinnamon tortilla chips.  Kick it up a notch by adding jalapeños.  It's always a winner wherever I bring it.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It is so versatile: This fruit salsa can be used to top grilled chicken, as a taco filler, an appetizer or dessert all depending how you dish it out!

It is refreshing: Loaded with fresh fruit it is the most refreshing dish on hot, sunny day.

Ingredients You Will Need

Pineapple: A tropical plant with sweet edible fruit. It is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.

Strawberries: They are sweet fruits rich in vitamin C and are commonly eaten fresh as a dessert, in pie filling or preserved.

Kiwi: At peak ripeness, kiwis are sweet and refreshing and compared to the taste of pineapple, strawberry and banana having a tangy punch making them perfect for fruit salads.

Roma tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are plum tomatoes that are slender and firmer that regular tomatoes making them ideal for this fruit salsa.

Red onion: Red onion adds a crunchy texture and bold flavor, elevating salads with its zesty kick.

Cilantro: This bright and fresh herb adds a refreshing touch that complements the sweet blend of this salsa perfectly.

Lime: Using lime in this salsa adds a tangy citrus flavor that enhances the dish's overall taste and freshness.

Instructions

In a large bowl: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Dice your fruit small: Dicing your fruit small and as uniformly as possible makes it much easier for scooping on tortilla chips.

Choose yellowish pineapples: Pineapples that have a more yellowish outer skin over greenish skin will be much sweeter.

Recipe Variations

Add jalapeño: Kick it up a notch or two by adding diced jalapeño to the salsa.

Peaches: Not a fan of one of the fruits in the salsa? You can swap peaches or almost any fruit in season.

Storage Tips

Fruit salsa can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days when placed in a sealed airtight glass container.

FAQs About Fruit Salsa

What is fruit salsa served with?

Fruit salsa can be served with fajitas, seafood, grilled chicken or beef, used as a dip , toppings for quesadillas or dessert.

What makes a salsa a salsa?

Salsa is Spanish for the word sauce. This iconic condiment can consist of vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and even grains.

What gives salsa more flavor?

Roasting the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños or chiles creates a rich smokey flavor.