Cinco de Mayo Starter: Chef Richard Blais' Pineapple Jicama Salsa

It’s not Cinco de Mayo without a little salsa, guac and chips. If you want to include a tropical twist to your meal this year, add Chef, restaurateur and James Beard-nominated author Richard Blais’ Pineapple Jicama Salsa to your menu.

Richard Blais. (Courtesy Photo)

Pineapple Jicama Salsa:

1 pineapple

5 ounces jicama, peeled

2 tablespoons red onion

1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded

1 scallion, chopped

Directions:

1. Add pineapple, jicama and red onion (one ingredient at a time) through the Black & Decker 11-Cup Performance Dicing Digital Food Processor, remove and reserve.
2. Add cilantro, diced jalapeno, scallion and lime juice to food processor.
3. Pulse until fully incorporated.
4. Toss mixture with pineapple and jicama mixture.
5. Place in bowl and serve.