Chips and salsa are always a hit, but why not shake things up with something bright, fresh, and unexpected? This sweet and tangy dragon fruit salsa bursts with sweet spicy flavor and has a pop of color in every bite. It’s a fun twist that’s sure to surprise your guests and keep them coming back for more!
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❤️ Sandi’s Summary
I am always on the lookout for something unique, and when I saw dragon fruit on sale, I knew I had to use it in a new way. The inside of dragon fruit sort of looks like those big fuzzy dice that used to hang from my rearview mirror as a teenager.
When you cut inside the dragon fruit, you will see what I mean. Don’t eat the rind, just the fruit inside. You can use dragon fruit to make a cocktail like this Dragon Fruit Cocktail with it.
If you are entertaining, I have tons of crowd-pleasing gluten-free appetizer recipes to try!
A Note From My Kitchen
This dragon fruit salsa is a really forgiving appetizer. Make it spicy or mild and serve it with tortilla chips. It makes a beautiful presentation for serving it for Cinco de Mayo or bringing it to a cookout. This recipe will not disappoint, and it’s sure to spark some interesting conversations!
How to Make Dragon Fruit Salsa (Step-By-Step)
Step 1: Wash the dragon fruit and peel off the thick rind. Chop the dragon fruit into small bite-sized cubes.
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Step 2: Add the dragon fruit to the bowl and add lemon juice, chives, and diced jalapeño. Mix well and allow it to sit in the bowl. I recommend letting the salsa sit for an hour after mixing the ingredients so that the flavors can blend. It makes a big difference and makes the salsa outstanding!
If you want another delicious, spicy dip to serve, try this easy Hatch Chile Hummus.
Frequently Asked Questions:
As fancy as dragon fruit looks, it is a bit of a buzz kill. Dragon fruit has a very mild fruity flavor…and tends to pick up flavor from what it is mixed with. This is why dragon fruit is perfect in this salsa recipe.
This salsa will keep fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Store it in an airtight container.
More Delicious Gluten-Free Appetizers:
Make it a party with lots of appetizers. Here are some of my favorites:
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Dragon Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 large dragon fruit * see note
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 2 tablespoons diced chives
- dash salt
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Instructions
- Wash and peel the rind off the dragon fruit. Chop the fruit into cubes and add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl and mix well.
- Allow the salsa to sit for 1 hour, so flavors meld together.
- Serve with gluten free corn tortilla chips.
Notes
- When shopping for dragon fruit, look for a bright pink rind. This means the dragon fruit is fresh and ripe.
- Feel free to spice this dip up with extra jalapeños.
- You can substitute lime instead of lemon if you prefer.
- This salsa will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
This is a great idea, Sandi! It looks so refreshing!