Pineapple Salsa and Guacamole with Passion Fruit Balsamic

The heat this summer has been nonstop, and it is still being persistent.  To combat the heat, I have whipped up a few quick, refreshing side dishes/snacks to cope with the heat.  Both of these recipes utilize our Pastamore Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinegar, and this gives both recipes a fantastic depth of flavor.

Both of these recipes are unique, and they are hard to stop eating one you get going.  Both recipes only use a few ingredients, and this allows all of the ingredients to shine.  If you're somewhere hot and you need to cool down, this pineapple salsa is just what the doctor ordered.

Pineapple Passion Fruit Salsa
Ingredients:   Yield: 1 pint+
1 - fresh pineapple
2 - medium/large tomatoes

1 Tbsp - Pastamore Passion Fruit Balsamic

1 Tbsp - Pastamore Fresh Jalapeno Oil

3 sprigs - fresh cilantro
To taste - salt and black pepper
1 - jalapeno, seeded and deveined (optional)

Directions:
1.  Rinse the tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno.  Cut open the jalapeno, and remove the seeds and veins.  Rough chop the ingredients, and place to the side.

2.  Cut the top and the bottom off of the pineapple.  Place the pineapple on a cutting board, and remove the skin from the flesh.  To do this, run the knife from top to bottom, following the contours of the fruit.  Rough chop and place into a food processor.

3.  Add the Pastamore Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinegar, Pastamore Fresh Jalapeno Oil, and all other ingredients into a food processor.  Run the food processor until all of the ingredients have been evenly processed and distributed.  Season with salt and black pepper.

4.  Serve with tortilla chips, on fish tacos, on top of grilled chicken.

Passion Fruit Guacamole
Ingredients:
3 - ripe avocados

1/2 Tbsp - Pastamore Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinegar

1 tsp - lemon juice
To taste - salt and black pepper
2 sprigs - cilantro (optional)

Directions:
1.  Cut the avocados in half, and remove the flesh from inside.  Place into a medium-sized mixing. 

2.  Add the Pastamore Passion Fruit Balsamic Vinegar, lemon juice, and the diced cilantro.

3.  Use a fork to mash the avocados, being sure to evenly mix all ingredients.  Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

4.  Serve with tortilla chips, as a side to tacos or fajitas, or on top of your favorite hamburger.