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Dragon Fruit Salsa

Wife with the Knife
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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish, starter, Topping
Cuisine Mexican Fusion, Tropical
Servings 1.5 cups

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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Keyword Avocado Cream, Cilantro Lime Pesto, Dragon Fruit, Exotic recipes, Fresh Dishes, fresh recipes, Fresh Salsa, healthy recipes, Sweet and Spicy, Sweet and Tangy, Tropical Hot Sauce, Versatile Recipe