Best 8 Spicy Pineapple And Mint Salsa Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with this tantalizing recipe for Spicy Pineapple and Mint Salsa. This vibrant and refreshing salsa bursts with layers of bold flavors that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more. The zesty pineapple and tangy mint create a harmonious balance, while a touch of spice adds an extra kick that will keep you coming back for more. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this delightful salsa, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a backyard barbecue, a potluck dinner, or just a casual gathering with loved ones.

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SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA



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Here's a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it's an excellent party starter. It also adds a refreshing touch on top of grilled fish or meat.-Angela Longtin, Cavalier, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 7 pint jars.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 medium tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
2 large red onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and chop., In a stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or to desired thickness., Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY PINEAPPLE-AND-MINT SALSA



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Fresh mint brightens this chunky pineapple salsa with red onion. Serve with grilled pork or fish, such as red snapper or striped bass.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 or 2 serrano chiles, seeded for less heat, if desired, and very thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 pineapple, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the onion, chiles, garlic, orange and lime juices, and pineapple. Add oil; stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour. Just before serving, add mint; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 5 g

SWEET & SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA



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There's a definite kick to this fruity combination, which makes a colorful topping for chicken or pork.-Donna Kelly, Provo, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 jalapeno peppers
1 medium mango, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pineapple, covered, over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Grill jalapenos until tender, turning occasionally., Let pineapple and peppers cool slightly; finely chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Chill at least 2 hours. Before serving, allow salsa to come to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can pineapple chunks
1 habanero pepper, minced
4 fresh mint leaves, cut into chiffonade
1 cup corn oil
2 large corn tortillas, cut into wedges
1 cup sugar and cinnamon mixture

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, habanero pepper, and mint leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cool thoroughly and remove mint.
  • In a large saute pan, bring 1 cup of corn oil to 325 degrees F. Add wedges of corn tortillas and cook until golden brown on each side, approximately 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Liberally dust warm corn wedges with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • Serve pineapple salsa over ice cream with the fried corn tortillas.

SPICY PINEAPPLE AND MINT SALSA



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Categories     Pineapple     Mint

Yield makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 or 2 serrano chiles, seeded for less heat, if desired, and very thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 pineapple, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the onion, chiles, garlic, orange and lime juices, and pineapple. Add the oil; stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour. Just before serving, add the mint; toss to combine.
  • Fit to Eat Recipe
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 176
  • Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Carbohydrate: 42g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fiber: 4g

SPICY PINEAPPLE SLAW



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To fast-track this recipe, substitute 5 3/4 cups of coleslaw mix for the cabbage and carrots.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Mexican-Inspired Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups shredded green cabbage (from 1 head)
3 carrots, cut on the bias into very thin rounds (3/4 cup)
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced (1 cup), rinsed under cold water and patted dry
3/4 pineapple, cut into a small dice (3 cups)
2 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped (1/3 cup), ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, onion, pineapple, chiles, cilantro, and mint. Drizzle with oil and lime juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Let stand 30 minutes. Toss again before serving.

SPICY SWEET SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA



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I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple, delicious and quick dish! -Erin Schillo, Northfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
3 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (31-40 per pound)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; cover and keep warm., While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on high until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes., For salsa, toss pineapple with red pepper, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper., Once sauce has reduced, stir in shrimp and return just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice mixture and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY WATERMELON SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE AND LIME



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Refreshing, sweet and spicy, this salad is the edible equivalent of a crisp beer on a hot summer's day. It pushes the watermelon-feta-mint combination to new heights with a Mexican-inspired flavor profile of lime, jalapeño and cilantro. It's also easy to prepare, requiring little more than a knife, a bowl and a whisk. Enjoy it as soon as it's assembled, as the salty dressing draws the juice out of the fruit fairly quickly and the salad can lose its fresh crunch. A sprinkle of Tajín, a chile-lime Mexican spice blend, is optional, but adds a touch of smoke.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/4 pounds fresh watermelon, chilled
1 1/4 pounds fresh pineapple, chilled
4 ounces feta, crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
1 packed cup small cilantro sprigs, or 1/3 packed cup torn fresh mint
Tajín, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey and jalapeño. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the red onion and toss to coat. Let marinate, 10 minutes.
  • While the onions marinate, chop the watermelon and the pineapple into 1-inch cubes, discarding any seeds. Add watermelon and pineapple to the vinaigrette and toss to coat; season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
  • When ready to serve, add feta and herbs to salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Tajin, if using, and serve immediately.

### Summary: - Use a variety of peppers to create a complex and flavorful salsa. - Roast the pineapple to enhance its sweetness and caramelizes the flavors. - Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best salsa. - Add some red or white vinegar to balance the sweetness of the fruit. - Season the salsa with salt, cumin, and chili powder to add depth of flavors. - If you like it spicy, add some cayenne or habanero peppers. - Let the salsa sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. - This salsa is great as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos. - It can also be used as a dipping salsa for tortilla and a marinade for chicken or fish. ### Conclusion: Spicy pineapple salsa is a delicious and versatile salsa that can be used to add a kick of heat and sweetness to any dish. It’s easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal spice level. So next time you’re looking for a salsa that will add some heat and sweetness to your meal, give this spicy pineapple salsa a try. You won’t be disappointment! ### Bonus tips: - If you don't have time to roast the pineapple, you can use canned pineapple instead. Just be sure to rinse it off well. - You can also use other fruit in this salsa, such as mango, papaya, or peaches. - If you want a smoother salsa, you can puree it in a food process. - This salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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