Not Your Average Salsa

Elevate your snack game with "Not Your Average Salsa," a vibrant and smoky twist on traditional salsa that's bursting with bold flavors and unique textures. This recipe combines the sweetness of diced pineapple and the smoky essence of grilled Roma tomatoes to create a refreshing yet complex dip that stands out at any gathering. Accentuated by crisp red bell peppers, fiery jalapeño, and aromatic cilantro, this salsa is perfectly balanced with a zesty kick of lime juice, smoked paprika, and cumin. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ideal pairing for tortilla chips, or try it as a zesty topping for tacos, grilled meats, or fresh seafood. Whether served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor meld, this irresistible salsa will have everyone coming back for more! Perfect for summer barbecues and casual dinners alike, it's truly "not your average salsa."

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 5 whole Roma tomatoes
• 1 cup (diced) Pineapple
• 1 whole (diced) Red bell pepper
• 1 whole (seeded and finely chopped) Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 whole (finely diced) Red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Halve the Roma tomatoes and place them cut side down on the grill. Grill them for 2-3 minutes until slightly charred, then remove and let cool.

Step 3

Dice the grilled tomatoes into small chunks and transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the diced pineapple, red bell pepper, finely chopped jalapeño, and red onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped cilantro, lime juice, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or spice to your preference.

Step 7

Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood. Alternatively, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	756.7 grams (756.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	235

Total Fat 2.30g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1213mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 55.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118mg	9%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1502mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.8%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 82.8%