Pineapple-Watermelon Salsa with Tequila

This is a special salsa for special occasions.

Rich with complex flavors, this salsa pairs wonderfully with swordfish, snapper and other "hearty" white fishes.

The salsa needs at least one hour or more for the flavors to set. Always refrigerate when letting flavors set. This recipe can be made up to one day ahead. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

Always use seedless watermelon. They are much sweeter, easier to work and assures that there is no watermelon seed crunch in the salsa.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups watermelon
• 2 cups pineapple
• 1/3 cup tequila
• 1 roasted poblano chile, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Juice of 1 orange
• Juice of lime
• 1 tsp chipotle puree
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Process:

1. Peel and core the pineapple
   
   
2. Roast the poblano pepper on the grill or in the house over open flame
   
   
3. Peel, seed, rib and dice the poblano pepper
   
   
4. Cut the watermelon, chile and pineapple in small dices
   
   
5. Combine all ingredients and stir to blend
   
   
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving