Fruit salsas are a delicious and easy way to bring added flavor to your meals. They can be enjoyed as a dip with chips, a topping for tacos or burritos, or even as a refreshing side dish. With so many different fruits to choose from, the possibilities for creating unique and flavorful salsas are endless. From sweet and tangy mango salsa to spicy and smoky pineapple salsa, there's a fruit salsa out there for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate dish, this article will provide you with the best recipes for making fruit salsa.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
I first made this fresh, fruity salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every family gathering-and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! -Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 cups salsa (80 chips).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., For chips, brush tortillas with butter; cut each into 8 wedges. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over wedges. Place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or just until crisp. Serve with fruit salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHILEAN SEA BASS WITH SPICY FRUIT SALSA
Steps:
- Wearing rubber gloves, remove jalapeno seeds and membrane and discard. Prepare all the above ingredients, combine and refrigerate.
- For the Spicy Paste: Combine the above ingredients to form a spicy paste.
- For the Sea Bass: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season fish with salt and pepper and coat with flour. Brush a heavy coating of the spice paste on the skin of the fish. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a very hot oven-safe skillet and sear the fish skin side down. When the skin is crispy, place the fish in the oven for approximately 10 to 12 minutes until done. Serve with spicy fruit salsa.
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
SALMON WITH FRUIT SALSA
Baked salmon and fruit salsa with a spicy kick. Serve over rice.
Provided by Tawnea
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Steak Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Arrange salmon steaks in a shallow baking dish, and coat with the lemon juice. Season with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Top with lemon slices. Pour water into the dish.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until easily flaked with a fork.
- In a medium bowl, mix pineapple, onion, garlic, jalapeno, tomato, pineapple juice, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cover, and refrigerate while fish is baking. Top fish with salsa to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
AVOCADO AND TROPICAL-FRUIT SALSA
Provided by Lisa Ahier
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Vegetable No-Cook Vegetarian Avocado Winter Healthy Vegan Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Steps:
- Preheat a grill.
- Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish and reserve. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
This delicious recipe for grilled pork tenderloin is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, garlic, orange juice, marjoram, and orange zest in a resealable plastic bag; add tenderloins, seal, and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discarding marinade. Wipe excess marinade from pork and season with salt and pepper. Add pork to grill and cook, turning every 4 minutes, until grill marks appear and internal temperature of pork reaches 135 to 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 21 minutes total. Set aside and let cool completely.
- Slice cooled pork crosswise into thin slices. Serve with fruit salsa.
ISLAND CHICKEN WITH FRUIT SALSA
A truly 'fruiticious' and spicy chicken dish, wonderful for summer deck parties or island dreaming in December! Grill for best results!
Provided by Terry Coonan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 3h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the pineapple and the reserved juice from 1 can, mangos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice and pulp, orange juice, rum, and garlic. Let stand for one hour before adding chicken.
- Strain the juice from the salsa to use for the marinade. Set aside enough salsa without the juice to use for topping the chicken. Marinate the chicken breast halves in the bowl with the remaining salsa and juice mixture for 2 to 6 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Discard salsa used for marinating, and bake chicken for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Top with reserved salsa to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
FRESH FRUIT SALSA
This delicious salsa recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse, and makes a wonderful topping for his Grilled Pork Tenderloin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Fruit Strawberry Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a medium nonreactive bowl; stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD WITH FRUIT SALSA
My crab salad with fruity-salsa flavorings is simple and appealing. Sliced avocados anchor and enrich this lively, colorful dish. If possible, select lump or backfin crab. The larger the crab chunks, the fewer shell fragments to pick out.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Avocado Salad Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gently mix all ingredients except avocado in a medium bowl. (Can be covered and refrigerated several hours.)
- When ready to serve, halve, pit, peel and slice avocado. Fan half an avocado on each plate and serve crab salad alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 273.3 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
Can't be in the tropics but you'll feel like you are when you're enjoying this salsa made with tropical fresh sweet mangoes, papaya, crisp red peppers and ginger mixed with aromatic spices and herbs topping the grilled jerk chicken that is well seasoned with the same mixture of herbs and spices.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix the Spice Mixture in a mini food processor pulsing to a chunky mixture. Or finely chop all together.
- Coat chicken with 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture rubbing in and marinade for 1/2-1 hour in refrigerator.
- Add the rest of the spice mixture to the salsa ingredients. Chill.
- Heat grill to medium high.
- Rub the chicken with the oil.
- Place on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes pre side till done. Depending on how thick the breasts are. May be pan fried or broiled as well.
- Plate chicken and top generously with salsa.
- Serve with rice or on a bed of salad greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 297.7, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.3, Protein 49
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. -Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 4-1/2 cups salsa (64 chips).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate until serving., Lightly spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray; cut each into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add tortillas; toss to coat., Arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH FRUIT SALSA
Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair. "It's really a meal in itself," says the Woodland Hills, California cook. Fresh fruit salsa makes an unusual but perfect topping!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For salsa, combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. In large a saucepan, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Add Anaheim pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , Puree half of the soup in a blender; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with fruit salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON SUGAR CHIPS
Strawberry Swap 2005 ZWT region is West for California grows the kiwi and strawberries, Southwest for the TexMex fusion cuisine.
Provided by LoriInIndiana
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 5 cups, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine apples, kiwi, strawberries, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, and apple jelly together. Cover and refrigerate.
- Place the tortilla wedges on a non greased baking sheet and sprinkle with desired amount of cinnamon and sugar.
- Bake the tortilla wedges at 325 degrees until warm.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Serve with fruit salsa.
BLACK BEAN SALSA WITH EXOTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CHIPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups salsa; 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix first 8 ingredients and garnish with cilantro, optional. Serve with plantain chips and root veggie chips for scooping.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRUIT SALSA
Jalapeno pepper gives a little kick to the fruit salsa. Preparing this tropical-tasting dish in a skillet keeps your kitchen cool, which is especially nice on a summer day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Spread over one side of each chicken breast. , In a large skillet, saute chicken seasoned side down in butter for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken to serving platter; keep warm. , Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the fruit, onion and pepper; set aside. Combine cornstarch and juice until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; pour over fruit mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Want a peppy topper for chicken breasts or fish? Try fruit salsa that's easy to make and keeps for a week in your fridge.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In glass or plastic bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/4 Cup, Sodium 5 mg
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
This recipe for tropical fruit salsa comes from "Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking
Yield Makes 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Serve immediately. This may be made 1 hour ahead, without adding papaya, and refrigerated. Add papaya just before serving.
FISH WITH GRILLED FRUIT SALSA
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 1h14m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Rub each piece lightly with canola oil.
- Rub grates of the grill with a canola oiled paper towel. Place poblano pepper on grill and grill until blackened. Remove from grill and place in a paper or resealable plastic bag to rest. When pepper is cool enough to handle, peel off blackened skin. Remove the stem and scoop out the seeds. Chop only half of the pepper and place in a large bowl. Reserve the other half for another use or discard.
- Arrange fruit on grill and let cook 2 to 3 minutes, turn over, and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill to a cutting board and let cool. When fruit is cool, chop into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl with chopped poblano pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the minced serrano pepper, cilantro, lime zest and juice, agave syrup, lemon juice, cayenne, cinnamon and salt. Mix well and pour over the grilled fruit. Gently stir to combine, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve on top of fish.
- Fish: Preheat grill or steel drum to medium-high. Rub the grill with a canola oiled paper towel. Salt and pepper both sides of fish. Gently place fish on grill or steel drum, cook for 3 minutes, carefully turn over and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat to a cutting board, cover and let rest for 2 minutes. Cut into serving size pieces, if desired, and serve immediately with fruit salsa.
GRILLED ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA
WOW! What a terrific dessert! So easy and fun! PLUS the fruit topping is prepared and waiting in the fridge which makes this ideal for dinner parties, guests, etc.. Imagine Angel Food cake lightly grilled and topped with these or any combo of your favorite fresh fruits and a dollop of sherbet or sorbet! All I can say is WOW! I hope you like this too!
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Dessert
Time 17m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine fruit, sugar, lime juice, mint, and cayenne pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, prepare and preheat grill.
- Slice cake in half horizontally and place, cut side down, on grill 6" from medium coals.
- Grill for 30-60 seconds or until light golden brown. Carefully turn cake and grill on second side for 30-60 seconds until light golden brown.
- Be sure to watch the angel food cake very carefully when grilling. Don't leave the grill for even a second, because it will brown very quickly!
- Cut cake into 8 pieces and top with fruit mixture and sherbet or sorbet.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh fruits: The quality of your salsa depends on the quality of your ingredients. Make sure to use ripe, fresh fruits that are at their peak flavor.
- Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to experiment with different fruits. A good salsa will have a mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Some popular fruits to use in salsa include tomatoes, mangoes, pineapples, peaches, and strawberries.
- Add some heat: If you like your salsa with a little kick, add some chopped jalapeños or serrano peppers. You can also use chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Balance the flavors: A good salsa should have a balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. If your salsa is too sweet, add some lime juice or vinegar. If it's too tangy, add some sugar or honey. And if it's too spicy, add some sour cream or yogurt.
- Chill the salsa before serving: Chilling the salsa before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop. It also makes the salsa more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Fruit salsa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It's a great way to use up fresh fruits and it's also a healthy and refreshing option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a fruit salsa that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or dish to serve at a party, give fruit salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!
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