I consider salsa to be one of the basic food groups, you can’t beat it for explosive flavor and visual appeal… I crave new and exciting versions every season, and this mixed fruit salsa is my latest.
Back when this recipe was just a twinkle in my eye I had a hunch it would be wonderful, after all my Strawberry Salsa ย is one of my all time favorites, and that also pairs the sweetness of fresh fruit with the spice of hot peppers. This stuff is awesome. It’s got all the hallmarks of a great recipe, in my opinion — it’s unusual, beautiful, healthy, versatile, and blow your mind delicious. I hope you try it, I know you’ll be thrilled.
more salsa favorites
I designed this spicy fruit salsa to go over grilled salmon, and we loved it, the juicy sweetness of the fruit with the heat of the jalapenos was perfect with the fish. But we all agreed that it has lots of other possibilities too, not only for grilled chicken or steak, but for tacos, and of course corn chips. I even spooned it over my roasted asparagus and it was fabulous. I think basically it’s going to go great with everything.
fruit salsa ingredients
Fruit Salsa is a great use for leftover fruit that accumulates in the spring and summer months. Remember also that lots of grocery stores sell half a pineapple so you don’t have to buy the whole thing. The fruit I used for this recipe:
- pineapple
- papaya
- strawberry
- blueberry
- blackberry
- raspberry
- white and pink grapefruit
- kiwi
- small red grapes
- pomegranate seeds
You can do this with a big variety of fruits like I did, or you can pare it down, butย there are a few things to keep in mind. First, I made sure to chop my fruit in a small, even dice. If the pieces are too big it won’t ‘read’ as a salsa, and the flavors won’t mingle as well. I even cut the berries…it makes a big difference. Secondly, the only dressing this needs is a splash of fine vinegar —ย one that’s light so it doesn’t overpower the fruit. You might use a white wine, champagne, or sherry vinegar, but I love this orange blossom vinegar. The trio of the sweet fruit, the spicy jalapeรฑos, and the delicate tang of the vinegar just sings.
Choose most any fruit you like for the salsa, but I think firm, brightly flavored varieties works best,…no bananas, mushy pears, or watermelon please.
tips for making fruit salsa
- Resist the temptation to add any accumulated juice from the fruit to the bowl, that dilutes the flavor of the vinegar and makes the salsa watery.
- Chopping the fruit finely without bruising it is key, I use theย Vidalia Chop Wizardย to do it neatly and quickly.
- If you use anything that browns once it’s been cut (i.e. apples) be sure to hit it with some lemon juice.
- Very important: cut fruit does not keep well. I suggest making this salsa no more than an hour or so before you use it for the best, freshest results.
what we’re serving with mixed fruit salsa
- Crispy Crab Cakes Recipe
- Steak
- Salmon Packets
- Pork Tenderloin
- Salmon
- Fried Chicken Tacos
- Grilled Chicken
- Shrimp Cakes
- Baked Fish
Mixed Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup blueberries, halved
- 1/4 cup blackberries, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup raspberries, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped papaya
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped pink grapefruit, white grapefruit, or combo of both
- 1 kiwi, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup small red grapes, halved
- 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno, finely minced, (for less heat leave out the seeds and/or use less jalapeno)
dressing
- 2 tbsp mild vinegar, or more, if needed
Instructions
- Put everything into a bowl and add the vinegar. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more if needed. You want to just lightly dress the salsa without drowning it. Toss gently and serve asap.
That looks amazing!
I’m always looking for ways to get fruit into a savory meal, so thank you!
Especially in the warmer months!
Colorful and flavorful! Yummy!
This is the prettiest salsa I’ve ever seen, I can see how it would be amazing on salmon or almost any other protein!
Dear Sue, I absolutely love this idea! What a perfect summer dish. I must give this a try. xoxo, Catherine
Lots of fruits in this salsa, Sue. So good with my favourite fish :-))
The color and ingredients of this salsa are just amazing, I can attack the whole bowl and finish it in no time! Looks really delicious ๐
Sue, this recipe is brilliant. I am having some out of town guests and I was thinking of grilling out and something fresh and delicious and a break from all of the Cantonese food and this is perfect. Now I still might grill a whole fish but your salsa is going to be the star. Sharing!
Thanks so much, I can just imagine this piled on a whole grilled fish, what a presentation!
I so agree with you about salsas. Love them myself. You have created great flavor and this salsa would go good on so many different dishes.
I have never seen fruit salad with so many fruit. Looks delicious without the fish!