Best 12 Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipes
**Salsa: A Culinary Symphony of Fresh Fruits and Bold Flavors**
Salsa, a vibrant and delectable condiment, is a culinary symphony that celebrates the harmonious blend of fresh fruits, zesty citrus, and aromatic herbs. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Aztecs of Mexico, where it was initially crafted using tomatoes, chilis, and herbs. Over time, salsa's versatility has inspired countless variations, each adding a unique twist to this beloved condiment.
In this article, we present a tantalizing selection of fresh fruit salsa recipes that capture the essence of summer's bounty. From the classic and refreshing pineapple salsa to the tropical allure of mango salsa, these recipes are guaranteed to add a burst of flavor to any dish.
**Pineapple Salsa:** This classic salsa showcases the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple, complemented by the freshness of cilantro and the zesty kick of jalapeño peppers.
**Mango Salsa:** A vibrant and tropical creation, mango salsa bursts with the sweet-tart flavor of mangoes, balanced by the acidity of lime juice and the warmth of cumin.
**Peach Salsa:** This seasonal delight combines the juicy sweetness of peaches with the tang of red onion and the subtle heat of chili peppers.
**Strawberry Salsa:** A unique and refreshing twist on traditional salsa, strawberry salsa features the sweet and juicy flavor of strawberries, perfectly complemented by the tang of lime and the herbaceousness of cilantro.
**Watermelon Salsa:** This summery salsa combines the refreshing sweetness of watermelon, the crunch of cucumber, and the zesty flavors of lime and mint.
These fresh fruit salsas are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They serve as the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or tofu, adding a burst of flavor and freshness to any dish. They can also be used as a vibrant topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos, or simply served with tortilla chips for a delightful snack.
With their vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and explosion of flavors, these fresh fruit salsas are sure to be a hit at your next gathering or barbecue. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of fresh fruits and the art of salsa making.
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
This delicious recipe for grilled pork tenderloin is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, garlic, orange juice, marjoram, and orange zest in a resealable plastic bag; add tenderloins, seal, and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discarding marinade. Wipe excess marinade from pork and season with salt and pepper. Add pork to grill and cook, turning every 4 minutes, until grill marks appear and internal temperature of pork reaches 135 to 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 21 minutes total. Set aside and let cool completely.
- Slice cooled pork crosswise into thin slices. Serve with fruit salsa.
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. -Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 4-1/2 cups salsa (64 chips).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate until serving., Lightly spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray; cut each into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add tortillas; toss to coat., Arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
Can't be in the tropics but you'll feel like you are when you're enjoying this salsa made with tropical fresh sweet mangoes, papaya, crisp red peppers and ginger mixed with aromatic spices and herbs topping the grilled jerk chicken that is well seasoned with the same mixture of herbs and spices.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix the Spice Mixture in a mini food processor pulsing to a chunky mixture. Or finely chop all together.
- Coat chicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture rubbing in and marinade for 1/2-1 hour in refrigerator.
- Add the rest of the spice mixture to the salsa ingredients. Chill.
- Heat grill to medium high.
- Rub the chicken with the oil.
- Place on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes pre side till done. Depending on how thick the breasts are. May be pan fried or broiled as well.
- Plate chicken and top generously with salsa.
- Serve with rice or on a bed of salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 297.7, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 49
FRESH FRUIT SALSA
This delicious salsa recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse, and makes a wonderful topping for his Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Fruit Strawberry Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a medium nonreactive bowl; stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON SUGAR CHIPS
Strawberry Swap 2005 ZWT region is West for California grows the kiwi and strawberries, Southwest for the TexMex fusion cuisine.
Provided by LoriInIndiana
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 5 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine apples, kiwi, strawberries, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, and apple jelly together. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place the tortilla wedges on a non greased baking sheet and sprinkle with desired amount of cinnamon and sugar.
- Bake the tortilla wedges at 325 degrees until warm.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Serve with fruit salsa.
GRILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
WOW! What a terrific dessert! So easy and fun! PLUS the fruit topping is prepared and waiting in the fridge which makes this ideal for dinner parties, guests, etc.. Imagine Angel Food cake lightly grilled and topped with these or any combo of your favorite fresh fruits and a dollop of sherbet or sorbet! All I can say is WOW! I hope you like this too!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine fruit, sugar, lime juice, mint, and cayenne pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, prepare and preheat grill.
- Slice cake in half horizontally and place, cut side down, on grill 6" from medium coals.
- Grill for 30-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Carefully turn cake and grill on second side for 30-60 seconds until light golden brown.
- Be sure to watch the angel food cake very carefully when grilling. Don't leave the grill for even a second, because it will brown very quickly!
- Cut cake into 8 pieces and top with fruit mixture and sherbet or sorbet.
- Enjoy!
FRESH FRUIT SALSA
This salad has all the bright colors and fresh flavors of summer. -Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CRISPS
Chips and salsa for dessert? Absolutely, at least when it's this sprightly fruit blend with peaches, apples, and hints of orange, ready to scoop with cinnamon-scented tortilla crisps.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with water. Lightly sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon sugar-cinnamon mixture over each side of each tortilla. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges; place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet; place on wire rack. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate peel from orange; squeeze orange to make about 1/4 cup juice. In medium bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice and remaining salsa ingredients.
- If desired, garnish salsa with strawberry fan. Serve salsa with cinnamon crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
Looking for a light and refreshing salad? Try this intriguing combination with either fresh or frozen cooked shrimp.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients for Fresh Fruit Salsa.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg
GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED TILAPIA & FRESH FRUIT SALSA #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. I love this recipe because it really reflects what my family and I love about of summer. Fresh flavors, vibrant colors, the sweet fruits of the summer harvest, juicy, succulent, and surprisingly filling, mixed with the clear, cool water taste of a white fleshed fish fillet, and the smokey flavor of apple wood smoked bacon. Grilled on charcoal, how can you go wrong? Yum! I am sad to see summer leaving but this, grilled on a warm autumn day will make reminisce of those wonderful days of BBQ's with friends and family. For a refreshing drink to to have along side, a freshly made lime margarita or a tall glass of iced tea, or for the children limeade. Complete the meal with pieces of grilled watermelon for a light and interesting dessert! I hope you enjoy!
Provided by MangekyouWolfe
Categories Healthy
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 Fish Fillets with about 1/2 cup salsa each, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Salsa: Find the butt of the peach and slice the peach all the way around the pit. Twist to release the flesh from the pit, and remove the pit from the other half of the flesh by prying it loose with a spoon. Do this with the other peach and set aside.
- Mince the onion and the red bell pepper and pour them in a medium sized bowl. Chop the peach halves into bite sized pieces and pour in with the onion and pepper. Squeeze the juice from one of the lime halves over the peaches, onion, and peppers, followed by the honey, and season to taste with the salt and pepper. Mince the cilantro and add to taste. Mix thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes, at least.
- For the Tilapia Fillets: Ready the grill with enough charcoal to burn around 375 to 425 degrees for at least 30 - 45 minutes. Accumulate charcoal to be sure that the heat is concentrated mostly in the middle.
- Wrap the tilapia fillets in two slices of bacon a peice, drizzle with lime juice from the other half the sliced lime, to taste. Season to taste with pepper and garlic powder. Place the tilapia fillets onto a sheet of Reynolds Wrap Alluminum Foil. Fold the wrap in half, longway, fold one side over the other to create a seal. Turn and fold the open sides to create two more seals.
- Place indirect from the heat on the charcoal grill, seal side up and grill until the fish fillets are flakey and the bacon is thoroughly cooked, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let set a moment before opening.
- Top the fillets with fresh peach salsa and close the wrap to warm the salsa through but not to cook. Serve in the alluminum foil on a large plate with grilled sliced seasoned tomatoes and a grilled flour tortilla. Garnish with more peach salsa and a sprig of cilantro.
GRILLED ANGELFOOD CAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
I don't really care for Angel food cake but thought I'd play around with it to see if I could find a way to atleast tolerate it. This was simple and rather tastey!
Provided by Kristin Miller
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, mix fruits, sugar, lime juice, mint and cayenne (if you are adding heat). Cover and refrigerate a couple of hours before serving. You can also do this the night before and the flavors can blend completely!
- 2. Prepare and preheat grill. I did use some foil on my grill but spraying with cooking spray is okay as well.
- 3. Slice angelfood cake horizontally, place cut side down on grill.
- 4. Grill for about 30-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Carefully flip cake and grill for another 30-60 seconds until golden brown. DO NOT LEAVE CAKE UNATTENDED, IT WILL BURN FAST!!!
- 5. Cut cake into about 8 pieces, top with fruit salsa and a scoop of sherbet.
SALMON WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA - DIABETIC FRIENDLY
From my daily diabetic recipe email and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals".
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Fruit
Time 55m
Yield 4 filets with 1/2 cup salsa, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with olive oil cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets in the pan in a single layer and sprinkle with chili powder.
- Spray fillets lightly with cooking spray and bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or the thickest part of fillet is translucent.
- Meanwhile, mix pineapple, cantaloupe, red bell pepper, vinegar, cilantro, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Top each fillet with 1/2 cup salsa and serve.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful fruits: The quality of your salsa will depend on the quality of your ingredients. Use ripe, in-season fruits that are bursting with flavor.
- Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fruits to create a unique and flavorful salsa. Some popular combinations include mango, pineapple, strawberry, papaya, and kiwi.
- Add some spice: If you like your salsa with a little kick, add some chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper. You can also add some ground cumin or chili powder for a smoky flavor.
- Balance the flavors: Make sure your salsa has a good balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors. You can add some lime juice or vinegar for sourness, and some salt to taste.
- Chill before serving: Salsa is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Fresh fruit salsa is a delicious and refreshing appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a salsa that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful snack, give fresh fruit salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!
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