Sensational Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

Serve this colorful, unique and delicious salsa with tortilla or pita chips, or try it with grilled chicken, pork, fish or seafood.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) can pineapple chunks or tidbits
1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 pound strawberries, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Drain and reserve 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. In non-reactive bowl, combine pineapple, reserved juice, avocado, strawberries, jalapeño, balsamic vinegar and onion salt. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Makes about 4 cups.

Tips:

• Instead of pineapple, peel and chop 1 medium mango and add to remaining ingredients with 1/3 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
• For a simple marinade, combine remaining juice from pineapple, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Pour marinade over 2 large fish steaks or fillets or chicken breasts. Marinate 20 to 30 minutes; drain. Cook on the grill or in the oven.

Recipe provided courtesy of the Driscoll Strawberry Associates.