Dragon Fruit Salsa
Taste the tropics with this fresh and vibrant dragon fruit salsa. Packed with juicy fruit, tangy lime and a hint of spice. It's an easy, flavourful and colorful edition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe dragon fruit diced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 Jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ¼-½ Avocado diced, optional
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the prepared dragon fruit, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro.
- Pour the squeezed juice of one lime over the mixture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the ingredients of the salsa together until well combined.
- Taste the salsa and adjust the seasoning and acidity if necessary.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, this will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the chilled dragon fruit salsa as a refreshing dip with tortilla chips, (see note #2.) or as a topping for tacos, grilled fish or chicken.
Notes
- Spice it up: For extra heat, replace the jalapeño pepper with one orange habanero pepper. Adjust the amount based on your spice tolerance.
- Texture Variation: For added texture, consider mixing in some finely diced cucumber to complement the dragon fruit’s softness.
- Serving Suggestions: This salsa pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, tacos, or even as a topping for salads or rice bowls.
- Presentation Tip: Use the hollowed-out dragon fruit peels as serving bowls for a fun and decorative touch. To stabilize them, cut a thin slice off the bottom of each half, being careful not to cut too deep to avoid creating a hole. This will keep the bowls steady and prevent tipping.
- Storage: Refrigerate the dragon fruit salsa in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- After storing, Stir the salsa well before serving, especially after storing, to redistribute the flavours.
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