Reinvent the traditional salsa into a delightful summery culinary delight with this recipe for Garlic & Herb Grilled Pineapple Salsa! Grill juicy slices of pineapple until they are beautifully caramelized, and then blend them with fragrant garlic, fresh herbs, and tart lime juice for an unbeatable taste sensation. Relish this at your forthcoming BBQ or use it to elegantly garnish fish or poultry for an irresistible and unconventional flavor fusion that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients:
- 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pineapple chunks, chopped red onion, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Grill the mixture on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the pineapple is lightly charred and the vegetables are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Elevate the mixture from the grill and safely transport it to a fancy serving bowl.
- To finish, season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper to your taste preference and squeeze in the lime juice for an extra zing.
- Serve hot or cold and enjoy!
Serving and Side Dishes:
If you’re hosting a dinner for either 4 or 6 people, this scrumptious Garlic and Herb Grilled Pineapple Salsa is the perfect condiment to take your fish, chicken, tacos, burgers – anything really – up a notch! Not only will it add another layer of flavourful goodness with every bite but combining it with roasted vegetables or fresh greens adds even more nutrients. Bon Appétit!
References
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/237817/grilled-pineapple-salsa
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8096-grilled-pineapple-salsa