Description
This vibrant Pineapple Mango Salsa is a refreshing, tropical blend of diced pineapple, mango, watermelon, and red onion tossed with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Perfect as a light snack, side dish, or topping for grilled meats and seafood, this colorful salsa combines sweet, tangy, and zesty flavors with a hint of herbal freshness. Quick to prepare with no cooking required, it’s ideal for warm-weather meals and healthy eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups watermelon, diced
- 2 cups pineapple, diced
- 2 mangos, diced
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
Other
- Juice of 2 limes
- Optional: Honey for sweetness, to taste
Instructions
- Combine diced fruits and onion: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced red onion, watermelon, pineapple, and mango, ensuring all pieces are similar in size for even mixing.
- Prepare lime-cilantro dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro until well combined to create a zesty and fresh dressing.
- Add honey for sweetness (optional): If you prefer a sweeter salsa, stir in honey to the lime-cilantro mixture, adjusting amount to taste.
- Toss salsa gently: Pour the dressing over the combined fruits and onion. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the lime mixture.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salsa immediately for fresh flavor, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. The flavors meld even more after chilling.
Notes
- For best texture, dice all fruits and onions uniformly.
- Adjust honey quantity to balance the natural tartness if desired.
- This salsa pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, chicken, or as a topping for tacos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.
- Fresh lime juice is essential for bright flavor; avoid bottled lime juice.
