Spicy Dragon Fruit Salsa

1. 1
   prep · ~5 min

   Dice the dragon fruit.

   Slice each dragon fruit in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh carefully, keeping it intact. Dice into small, even cubes about half an inch in size.

   TIPUse a very sharp knife — dragon fruit is delicate and can crush easily under pressure.
2. 2
   prep · ~5 min

   Prep the onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

   1.Finely dice the red onion into very small pieces.

   2.Slice the jalapeño in half, remove the seeds and white pith, then mince finely.

   3.Roughly chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
3. 3
   mix · ~2 min

   Combine all ingredients.

   In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the diced dragon fruit, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Fold gently with a spatula to avoid breaking the fruit.

   TIPFold, don't stir — dragon fruit cubes are tender and will turn mushy if handled roughly.
4. 4
   rest · ~5 min

   Let the salsa rest briefly.

   Allow the salsa to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. This melds the flavors together while keeping the dragon fruit fresh.

5. 5
   serve

   Serve immediately.

   Give the salsa one final gentle toss. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with tortilla chips, on top of grilled fish, or as a taco topper.

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