Chips and salsa is always a popular appetizer or snack. How about surprising your party guests with a tasty dragon fruit salsa?
What is Dragon Fruit?
Dragon fruit is a wild looking fruit that is also known as pitaya.
I found dragon fruit marked way down at our local Oakmont Produce shop. It was on the verge of being overripe, and just begging to be put to good use. This is my first time with this fruit, and I found it to have a really mild flavor.
Have you ever tried a dragon fruit?
This is one fruit I have yet to try. It has a unique flavor and looks almost like dice when it is cut up for salsa. Talk about a fun looking appetizer! You can even make a cocktail like this Dragon Fruit Cocktail out of it.
I kid you not, these are bringing back those memories of big fuzzy dice hanging from my rear view mirror when I was a teenager :-).
I decided to make a fun salsa with some lemon juice (still using up lemons anywhere I can!), chives, and diced jalapeño.
What does dragon fruit taste like?
As fancy as dragon fruit looks, it is a bit of a buzz kill. Dragon fruit has very little flavor…and tends to pick up flavor from what it is mixed with. This is why dragon fruit is perfect in this salsa recipe.
Is dragon fruit healthy?
Dragon fruit is a great source of fiber and vitamins including Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
More Delicious Gluten Free Appetizers
- Sautéd Gluten Free Padron Peppers
- Roasted Hatch Chile Hummus
- Black Bean Skillet Nachos
- Southwestern Hot Cheese Dip
I recommend letting the salsa sit for an hour after mixing the ingredients so that the flavors can blend together. It makes a big difference and makes the salsa outstanding!
Click here to see all of the appetizer recipes on this blog.
Things You Need To Make This Dragon Fruit Recipe:
- Cute mason jars to store the salsa in.
- Mixing bowl to mix this recipe up in.
How to make dragon fruit salsa:
Dragon Fruit Salsa
A fun dragon fruit salsa recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large dragon fruit, peeled from outer rind and diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 2 tablespoons diced chives
- dash salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a medium bowl and toss together.
- Allow to sit for 1 hour so flavors blend together.
- Serve with gluten free corn tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
Elena
This is a great idea, Sandi! It looks so refreshing!
Kristina
oh WOW – I love dragon fruit – reminds me of spending summers in Hawaii as a kid! I have never thought to make salsa – will have to try this next time I go to my favorite Asian market, they often have GOOD dragon fruit!
Sandi Gaertner
Awesome Kristina. This dragon fruit was on the verge of being over ripe so I can’t wait to try a dragon fruit a little fresher.
Arman @ thebigmansworld
Seriously loving the use of dragon fruit!! My grandparents ate it with hot sauce in Malaysia or this fish sauce- It was actually really good! Now I’m craving some dragon fruit!
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Arman, I love the idea of the hot sauce combining with the sweetness of the fruit….sounds fabulous.
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too
So cool. I have never had dragon fruit. I have to try it.
christine
I have always wanted to try dragon fruit! I see it on TV all the time but I’ve never seen it sold locally! This makes me want it even more now. I’m going on the hunt!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you find some Christine…you are so creative I know you would have fun with it 🙂
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish
Wow! What an awesome idea. Never thought of making dragon fruit salsa! This would be so fun for cinco de mayo!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Suzy!