Fruit Salsa Recipe

I am a huge taco fan, and Tuesday's at my house are generally taco Tuesday. This week, however, I decided to switch up my salsa and make a fruit salsa. With the onset of summer, I wanted to make a fresh fruit salsa recipe with cinnamon tortilla chips, but also make it as a taco topping. 

Regardless of the type of tacos I enjoy making, different salsas change the whole dynamics of the tacos. My favorite taco recipes all have different base ingredients, yet I change the toppings as well as salsas interchangeably. That way, tacos are never borning. 

(SHOWN LEFT TO RIGHT: Cowboy Caviar, FRUIT SALSA RECIPE, AND TOMATILLO SALSA ON TOFU TACOS)

MY FAVORITE VEGAN TACO RECIPES TO ADD FRUIT SALSA RECIPE:

• Vegan Lentil Tacos
• Tempeh Tacos
• Vegan Breakfast Tacos
• Sweet Potato Tacos
• Mushroom Chorizo Tacos
• Vegan Potato Tacos
• Skinny Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Cream
• Roasted Broccolini and Sweet Potato Tostados

OTHER IDEAS FOR FRUITY SALSA RECIPE

Although fruit salsa recipe is a perfect taco topping, it also is a wonderful dessert topping:

• Dip with cinnamon tortilla chips
• Add to the top of your favorite vegan ice cream
• Serve with Pumpkin Spice Bread
• Use as a topping for breakfast avocado toast
• A perfect topping for vegan yogurt with granola
• Garnish for an acai bowl

FRUIT SALSA RECIPE: SIMPLE, FEW INGREDIENTS, AND SUGAR-FREE!

Not only is my fruit salsa recipe easy to make, but it also only has fresh ingredients! Because fruit is abundant and beautiful this time of year, I chose my favorite fruits with vibrant colors! If you prefer a different combination, make up your own blend to combine if there are fruits I've selected you may not enjoy or be able to find. 

Because I live In Arizona, fresh fruit is abundant all year round. I'm very fortunate, but certain fruits are less expensive and better in the summer. For that reason, I suggest selecting fruits in season. 

• Pineapple
• Kiwi
• Strawberries
• Mango
• Orange

OTHER INGREDIENTS

• Lime juice and zest
• Fresh ginger
• Cilantro
• Mint
• Jalapeno

As you will notice, I didn't add any maple syrup or sugar because it doesn't need any. Another suggestion is to make the fruit salsa in advance and allow the flavors to deepen in the refrigerator for an hour or so before serving. 

Furthermore, I diced all the fruit and other ingredients to make it uniform because I wanted a salsa consistency. 

ORGANIC FRUITS: THE DIRTY DOZEN

In order to eat healthy and well, there are some fruits which I always buy organic. Commonly referred to as the "dirty dozen" list, here is a list of fruits you should buy organic because of pesticides and other chemicals, which can be dangerous if consumed. 

FRUITS ON THE "DIRTY DOZENS" LIST

• Strawberries
• Apples
• Nectarines
• Grapes
• Peaches
• Cherries
• Pears

So, the next time you think tacos or dessert, keep it fresh and try fruit salsa for a change. You won't be disappointed. 

Yield: 12 servings

Fruit Salsa Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

The fruit salsa recipe is a fresh, fruity, and fabulous. Dip with cinnamon tortilla chips, top your favorite vegan tacos, or use as a topper on your favorite vegan ice cream. The possibilities are endless.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 8 strawberries, diced
• 2 kiwi, diced
• 1 mango, diced
• 1 orange, diced
• 1 jalapeño, deseeded, and deveined, diced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup mint, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a bowl
2. Stir and cover for at least an hour before serving
3. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips or on your favorite dishes

Nutrition Information

Yield

12 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 42Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 6gProtein 1g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

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Kathy Carmichael

Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

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