Island Salsa Recipe to Freshen Up Your Plate

Summer is a time for beach getaways and tropical delights. If you can’t make it to the Islands this summer, you can take this salsa to your local beach, lake, or swimming pool. Barbara Wilder Pearlman's Island Salsa Recipe turns any gathering into a tropical getaway - at least for your tastebuds. It's fast, easy, and a fresh alternative to store-bought salsa.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup mango, diced
1 cup pineapple, diced
½ cup red pepper, diced
½ cup red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, minced
¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes
½ tsp sea salt

PREPARATION

Combine mango, pineapple, red onion, red pepper, and jalapeño in a bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and cilantro, mix thoroughly.

Brand Category:

Nourish

About The Author

Barbara Wilder Pearlman

evōx Executive Chef Barbara Wilder Pearlman believes in sharing her passion and connecting with people through food. After 15 years as a hair and makeup artist in the entertainment industry, she followed that passion and attended the Cordon Bleu culinary school, graduating at the top of her class. Following graduation, she worked in a Michelin-starred restaurant and a Malibu treatment center, and then started her own catering company. Later, she joined the Whole Foods team, researching and developing recipes, launching healthy eating venues and catering events. Culturally eclectic cuisine is Barbara’s style, and she loves to use a diverse combination of flavor profiles. With experience in many techniques and an affinity for a variety of ingredients from around the world, Barbara’s creations range from vegan, vegetarian and other special diets to handcrafted charcuterie, cheese and preserves. Whether it’s staying true to the cultural integrity of a dish or mixing it up with fusion, she appreciates food that inspires creativity.