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Smoky-Sweet Grilled Pineapple Salsa

A vibrant and refreshing salsa combining the sweetness of grilled pineapple with smoky flavors, perfect for tacos or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pineapple Salsa Ingredients
  • 1 medium pineapple peeled, cored, and cut into rings
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste

Method
 

Grilling the Pineapple
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the pineapple rings for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the pineapple is caramelized.
  3. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before chopping into small pieces.
Preparing the Salsa
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped grilled pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, smoked paprika, and salt.
  2. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors will meld together beautifully.

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