Grilled Pineapple and Macadamia Nut Salsa
Grilled pineapple and macadamia nuts give this salsa a hint of the tropics. Serve with chips or as a topping for grilled tofu cutlets. If you can’t find macadamia nuts, replace them with toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts.
Grilled pineapple and macadamia nuts give this salsa a hint of the tropics. Serve with chips or as a topping for grilled tofu cutlets. If you can’t find macadamia nuts, replace them with toasted pumpkin seeds or pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 large pineapple, quartered
- 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 Tbs. lime juice
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp. seeded and diced jalapeño chile
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 3/4 tsp. chipotle chile powder
Preparation
1. Preheat grill or grill pan. Grill pineapple quarters 4 minutes on each side, or until tender and juicy and dark brown char marks appear.
2. Chop pineapple into 1/4-inch cubes, and transfer to bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 8
- Calories 104
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 2 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g