Grilled Pineapple and Jalapeno Salsa
Ingredients
1/2 of a fresh pineapple (see tip)
1 small red bell pepper, dice
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
4 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Preparation
1
Grill the two slices of pineapple on a grill pan over medium high heat (or better yet, fire up the grill) for about 8-10 minutes per side, being careful to avoid burning.
2
Let the pineapple cool and slice into small cubes, about 1/2 inch.
3
Combine the pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice.
4
Season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
Tools
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About
Although you won't need the whole thing for this meal, go ahead and buy a whole, fresh pineapple since it's worlds better (and cheaper) than the pre-cut or canned versions. To prepare the pineapple, first cut of the top and bottom. The flattened bottom will then provide a sturdy base to cut off the outside going from top to bottom. Then cut the pineapple into four quarters, again from top to bottom. To remove the tough core, lay each quarter flat and cut in at a diagonal. Chop two of the quarters into bite size pieces for delicious snacking. The other two quarters will go into the pineapple salsa.
Yield:
4
Added:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 6:00pm
