Pear Salsa

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Pear Salsa is a unique twist on traditional salsas, blending the natural sweetness of juicy pears with the gentle heat of jalapeño and the crisp crunch of red bell pepper. Enhanced by a tangy lime-honey dressing and a touch of fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make salsa comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a vibrant side dish, or a zesty topping for grilled meats and seafood, this versatile recipe is as stunning in presentation as it is delicious. Healthy, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this pear salsa is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering or weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium ripe pears (firm but not overly soft)
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 1 small jalapeño pepper
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh produce.

Step 2

Core and dice the pears into small, bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture and color.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small, even pieces.

Step 4

Finely mince the red onion and jalapeño pepper. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño before mincing.

Step 5

Chop the cilantro leaves finely.

Step 6

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the diced pears, red bell pepper, minced red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to create a simple dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the pear mixture and gently toss to combine, making sure everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed, by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.

Step 10

Allow the salsa to sit for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 11

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, as a side dish, or use as a topping for grilled meat or fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(569.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	285.9

Total Fat 1.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 612.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 3.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.4mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 905.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.8%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 92.7%