A Versatile Topping For Grilled Anything!
This fruit salsa is versatile and easy to change up based on what you have available. A real go-to recipe in our house and very delicious on top of grilled chicken, pork and fish especially.
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Zero Waste Recipe
I love this recipe and use it often. I'm a firm believer in reducing waste. Admittedly I am not zero waste but it is something I strive towards. This recipe is designed to use what you have and what needs using. Change up the fruit and herbs or even sub in veggies for the fruit!
If you like this one, you might also like my Wild Mushroom Lentil Stew, Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel De Camarones) or Vegan Italian White Beans. All are healthy and can be adapted to what you need to use up in the moment.
Does your fruit dish ever end up looking like this?
I've been working hard at having less waste-even working towards zero waste. We have a ways to go yet but this fresh "Use It Up" Fruit Salsa recipe is a great start towards a zero waste kitchen.
Sometimes the week gets away from you and I don't get around to cutting up and using up all the fruit I bought with good intentions at the beginning of the week. Some fruits are easier to use up than others like that mushy banana at the bottom of the pile which will make our smoothie extra sweet tomorrow or go in the freezer for future muffins but other fruits can be a bit harder to use up short of eating fruit for all three meals one day.
I arrived home from work the other day knowing I needed to get to cutting up and using this fruit but I was tired and it was hard to get moving. I reminded myself I didn't have time to sit down so I cranked up the REM (who doesn't love some good tunes?!) got up and pretty quickly realized what I craved for dinner. (I know that music, wearing my runners in the house and having a coffee all help me break the lazy cycle and get moving!)
A Simple Dinner of Grilled Chicken and Fruit Salsa
Simple grilled chicken and fruit salsa-easy, healthy and family friendly, this is a dinner that you can totally customize to what needs using up. Spoon it over any type of plain grilled or baked fish, chicken or sliced flank steak, scoop it up with tortilla chips or roll it up in a tortilla with your grilled meat or even use it as your side salad!
Variations
The fruit is easily interchangeable-use oranges, melons, peaches or even strawberries, kiwis and grapes, whatever needs using up. (Looking for a more classic salsa? This one is my favourite and if you want a really unique salsa, try my Rhubarb Salsa, great with tortilla chips or grilled pork chops) As for herbs, I strongly favor cilantro for a Mexican flavored salsa but again, use what you have- mint and parsley are especially good as is fennel or basil for a different flavor profile.
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📖 Recipe
Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
- ¼ c Red Onion, Small Dice
- 1 ½ c Mango Or Other Firm Fruit, Small Dice Use multiple kinds of fruit if you like
- ½-1 Jalapeno, Very Fine Dice
- ¼ c Cilantro, Finely Sliced (¼ c packed)
- ½-1 Lime, Juiced
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit about ½ hr. Season to taste with salt and lime juice and serve.
- Delicious served over fish or chicken, in fish tacos, over tuna poke or with tortilla chips.
- *Get creative with the fruit-any combination of mango, melons, oranges, strawberries, grapes, or switch ½ fruit for avocado. Use up what needs using in your kitchen.
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Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli
That is a great idea! Who doesn't have fruit that needs to be used up before it's too late? It makes for a delicious salsa, I'm sure! Even on fish , or just simply with corn tortillas as in your picture. Yum! P.s. Love the kitty in your picture! 😉
SabCurrie
Thanks for your kind comments Nicoletta! Had to let Theodore have his moment lol.
Jo Vanderwolf
I absolutely love how bright your fruit salsa makes this dish! Beautiful! I can only imagine how wonderful it tastes.
SabCurrie
Thank you so much Jo! I hope you get a chance to try it, such an easy way to dress up a plain dinner 🙂
Colleen
Mmm fruit makes a delicious salsa, and I bet this would be amazing on salmon, too!
SabCurrie
Yes, that’s a great idea Colleen! Thank you for your kind comments, bob appetit!
Elaine
You've just reminded me of a mango that needs to be eaten!! Mango salsa--next on my list. Thanks!
SabCurrie
You’re welcome Elaine! Thanks for you kind word! Enjoy 🙂
Sean@Diversivore
Sabrina, I'm a HUGE fan of fruit in savoury dishes, and I love using up odds and ends (we always call them 'kitchen sink meals'), so I'm doubly-pleased with this amazing salsa. Limes juice is definitely the perfect addition too - it rounds out mango and plays against the jalapeno so nicely. Great stuff!
SabCurrie
Thanks Sean! Totally a kitchen sink recipe but dressed up 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I always have over ripe fruit in my kitchen and this would be the perfect way to use it up! This would be a light and refreshing addition to so many meals, but I'm especially thinking about summer grilling season - chicken, fish and even burgers!
SabCurrie
Thanks Leanne, I agree, a perfect companion for grilling season! Thanks for the comment and enjoy 😊
Meg
This looks amazing! Beautiful colours and flavours.
SabCurrie
Thank you Meg! I hope you enjoy 😊
Denise@urbnspice
After reading your post for Easy and Healthy Fruit Salsa, I am craving a chicken burger or chicken salad with some of this fresh salsa on the side. I love the idea of using fennel - I had not thought of that! It would be so good on fish! Thank you for the inspiration, Sabrina! 🙂
SabCurrie
Thank you for your kind comments 🙂 on a chicken burger is a great idea, I love it!
Philip - Chef Sous Chef
I find we can all be a little too comfortable with wasting food, especially when it looks spoiled. Recipes like this really help for inspiration in using what's left in the fridge, or what's about to go bad. Thanks for sharing!
SabCurrie
Thanks Phil! I totally agree and that’s for sure one of the points of this recipe. Thanks for the kind comment, enjoy 🥭
Alisa Infanti
This salsa looks amazing and simple to make. I never think about having anything but tomato based salsa but that bowl of chips with this fruit salsa looks amazing!
SabCurrie
Thanks Alisa! Once you start adding fruit to your salsa, the sky’s the limit on flavours. I hope you enjoy it!
Kristen
This is fantastic Sabrina - I’m a huge fan of fruit salsas. They are great on so many dishes and as an accompaniment to so many more. Such a great way to use up some of that fruit!
SabCurrie
Thanks Kristen! And yes, a great way to use the ripe fruit, enjoy!
Kim - The Puffy Biscuit
I love it when something simple like using up some forgotten fruit or veggies turns into something delicious. This is so versatile and easily adapts to whatever you are cooking!
SabCurrie
Right?! I totally agree and have been making a bigger effort this year to reduce food waste which is what inspired this recipe. Thanks for your kind words Kim, have a great day 🙂