Pineapple Salsa

I know what you must be thinking, Pineapple..... Salsa..????! I know I thought the same thing when I was in a culinary class, called Food Theory and Preparation, in college.  It was one of the recipes that my group was to prepare in class, and the first thought that came into my head was "I hate pineapple why would I ever make this?!" I know I am a weirdo for not liking pineapple, but that is something that I have come to terms with a long time ago.  After making it I decided to try it and it was absolutely fantastic!  The first time I introduced it to my family was for my sister Lauren's Bridal Shower! And everyone loved it!  In fact my aunt loves it so much I think she secretly hopes I make it whenever there is a party that we both attend! LOL! In fact I went to my Uncle's birthday barbecue last Saturday and this salsa was specially requested! The reason  I love this salsa so much because of its many complex flavors, it's sweet, tart, spicy, savory; it has the whole package and I hope you make it for your next party.  Here is the recipe...

1 Pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped

3 Medium Sized Tomatoes, peeled and seeded

1-2 Jalapenos, seeded (to taste)

1 Lemon, Zest and Juice

1 Bunch of Cilantro

1 Bunch of Scallions

Salt, to taste

It is also probably the easiest recipe that I will post on this blog LOL! Because it is basically chop everything up and put it together! Anyways for the tomatoes I have a great trick to peel them easily.  Get a pot of boiling water and core the tomatoes and turn them over and score them on the bottom, put the tomatoes in the boiling water until you see the peel starts to come off, about 1-2 minutes and take them out and put them in an ice bath to stop the cooking for about a minute, and then the peels come off way easier, then to get the seeds out cut them in half and scoop them out. Then they are ready to use for the salsa!  Mince the jalapenos and chop the pineapple up small!  I hope you enjoy!!!