Ingredients
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 pineapple (cored and cut into rings; alternatively, 2 20-ounce cans of sliced pineapple, drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 inch piece of fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 limes (zest and juice)
- 3 jalapenos (seeded and diced)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
Seasonings
- Pink salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat to ensure it is hot enough to create good grill marks and char on the pineapple slices.
- Grill Pineapple: Lightly rub the grill surface with oil to prevent sticking. Place pineapple rings on the grill and cook each side for 3 to 5 minutes, or until dark grill marks appear, providing a smoky flavor and caramelization.
- Prepare Salsa: Roughly chop the grilled pineapple into bite-sized pieces and add to a mixing bowl along with the chopped cilantro, grated ginger, lime zest, lime juice, diced jalapenos, and diced red onion.
- Season: Add pink salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors well. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For a milder salsa, remove all seeds from the jalapenos; for more heat, leave some seeds in.
- If fresh pineapple isn’t available, canned pineapple rings drained well can be used as a substitute.
- This salsa can be served with grilled meats, tacos, or as a refreshing dip with tortilla chips.
- Make it ahead of time to allow flavors to meld, but add fresh lime juice just before serving to keep it bright.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
