This tropical-inspired salsa bursts with color and flavor — a refreshing mix of juicy pineapple, sweet mango, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from serrano chile. Fresh lime juice and rice wine vinegar add sparkle, while a touch of sugar balances the acidity for a perfectly rounded taste. Finished with fragrant cilantro or mint, it’s a lively, versatile accompaniment that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or quesadillas. Light, bright, and irresistibly fresh — the perfect taste of summer in every bite.
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup diced mango, melon, or other fruit
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro (or mint)
1 serrano chile, (more or less to taste)
Juice of one lime
2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
METHOD:
Mix all ingredients together and taste. Adjust seasoning with additional vinegar, sugar, salt, or chile as desired. Chill for no more than one hour before serving to maintain freshness.
Serve with quesadillas, grilled chicken, or fish.
SOURCE: Betsy McNair, Salsa Festival 2007
