Pineapple Salsa
If you want to make a light and dietetic holiday table, prepare pineapple salsa, which will surprise you and your guests with its exotic aroma and taste. This dish will be especially appreciated by girls who watch their figure, as pineapple helps break down proteins and fats and improves digestive system function. Light pineapple salsa can be served as an appetizer, as well as a garnish for fish and poultry. If you haven't yet planned your menu for the New Year holidays or are looking for a light appetizer or garnish, take a look at this recipe.
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Ingredients
- Pineapple1 piece
- Red onion1 piece
- Lime1 piece
- Mint3 spring
- Olive oil2 tablespoon
- Salton taste
- Black pepperon taste
Directions
For pineapple salsa, it is best to use ripe and juicy pineapple. There are several criteria by which you can determine the ripeness of the exotic fruit: the leaves should be green and easily detach from the base of the fruit, the skin should be elastic but slightly soft when pressed, its color is yellow-green, without brown spots.
Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and use a knife to remove the 'eyes'.
Dice the pineapple flesh into small cubes, approximately 0.5 cm in size.
Peel and finely dice a medium-sized red onion.
Chop the mint leaves with a knife. You can use green basil instead of mint.
Remove the lime zest with a special grater or grate it on the fine side of a regular kitchen grater.
Transfer all the chopped ingredients - pineapple, red onion, mint leaves, and lime zest - to a deep bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add olive oil and lime juice. Only add a small amount of salt to enhance the flavor of the exotic fruit. Mix all the ingredients well.
The pineapple salsa should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours, so it is convenient to make it a day before serving. To prevent the smell of onion and mint from spreading in the refrigerator, transfer the salsa to a container and tightly close the lid. Before serving, mix all the ingredients again, as delicious juice will collect at the bottom of the container or salad bowl during cooling. Serve the pineapple salsa chilled. It is a perfect accompaniment to a cheese platter, caviar sandwiches, or fish on a festive table.
