Grilled Pineapple Salsa With Cucumber Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
• STEP 2.Slice a fresh pineapple into rings and brush them with olive oil.
• STEP 3.Grill the pineapple rings for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they have nice grill marks.
• STEP 4.Remove the pineapple from the grill and let it cool slightly.
• STEP 5.Dice the grilled pineapple and place it in a bowl.
• STEP 6.Peel and dice a cucumber and add it to the bowl with the pineapple.
• STEP 7.Finely chop a red onion and add it to the bowl.
• STEP 8.Chop a handful of fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl.
• STEP 9.Squeeze the juice of a lime over the salsa and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 10.Mix everything together until well combined.
• STEP 11.Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• STEP 12.Serve the grilled pineapple salsa with cucumber as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.
• STEP 13.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to preheat your grill to medium-high heat to get nice grill marks on the pineapple.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also use a grill pan or broil the pineapple in the oven.
• For extra heat, you can add diced jalapeno or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salsa.
• Feel free to customize the salsa by adding other ingredients like diced bell peppers or mango.
• The salsa tastes best when allowed to sit for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the grilled pineapple salsa with cucumber as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.