Want to spice it up this summer? Try this AMAZING pineapple salsa and you will be the hit of the party. The chipotle flavor adds a bit of heat and spice to the sweetness of the pineapple for a simple yet delicious sweet and spicy salsa. Serve it as an appetizer with some organic corn chips and/or serve it warm over some grilled salmon for dinner – yum!
Pineapple Chipotle Salsa
2 teaspoons coconut oil
3 cups pineapple, diced
1½ cups onion, chopped
1 cup seeded tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar*
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained and minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from drained chiles)
½ cup parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon sea salt
Servings: 8 Prep: 10-15 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple and onion, sauté 3-5 minutes or until onions lightly browned. Add tomato and garlic, sauté 2-3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, coconut palm sugar, vinegar, chiles, and adobo sauce. Cook 6-8 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, lime juice, and sea salt. Serve warm or cold.
Note: This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free
Recipe excerpted from:
The Guide to Healthy Eating, by David Brownstein, MD and Sheryl Shenefelt, CN
