I'm not ready for summertime to be over. I still have fresh fruits and vegetables on the mind, and no desire to settle for less than perfectly ripe and reasonably priced. With a girls event coming up tomorrow, I need a fun appetizer to bring. The usual chips and salsa contribution is tragically expected but always a hit. So I'm trying this pineapple salsa with red pepper, red onion and cilantro. I'll tell you what's not expected...the spice factor in this salsa. If you aren't a spicy kinda person, read my lips..."Don't put the WHOLE jalapeno pepper in the bowl!" Of course I could handle it, but you might need to tone it down for your husband. Add. Try. Add. Try. That's my suggestion. The combination of the sweet pineapple mixed with the red onion and pepper is awesome. This also makes a really good chicken or fish topper. Grill up some salmon and top with this salsa. You could even put it on a bed of romaine or spinach and turn it into a salad. Whatever your heart desires. Mine desires it straight out of the bowl...
Recipe
1 cup diced fresh pineapple (about 1/4 pineapple)
1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions
In a medium bowl stir together pineapple, sweet pepper, onion, the 2 tablespoons cilantro, serrano pepper, lime peel, and salt. To serve, if desired, sprinkle with additional snipped fresh cilantro. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
per serving: 2 tablespoons 7 calories, 2 carbohydrates, 73 mg sodium, .3 grams fiber
Recipe adapted from www.hearthealthyonline.com
I'm totally making this!!!
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