Grilled Pineapple-Avocado Salsa

Cooking Light June 2011 - 

Photo by: Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

• YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
• HANDS-ON:25 MINUTES
• TOTAL:25 MINUTES
• COURSE: Sauces/Condiments

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• Cooking spray
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 serrano chile, minced
• 1 avocado

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to high heat.

2. Combine oil and honey, stirring well. Brush oil mixture over pineapple. Place pineapple on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from grill; cool 5 minutes. Chop. Combine pineapple, onion, and next 6 ingredients (through serrano); toss gently.

3. Peel, seed, and dice avocado. Add avocado to the pineapple mixture, and toss gently.