Tropical Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp chopped peeled ginger root
• 1 jalapeño (seeded if desired), finely chopped
• Half a clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple + extra for serving
• 0.5 cup fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped + a few sprigs for serving
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 0.5 cups grape tomatoes, quartered
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• Sweet potato, plantain, or blue corn chips, for serving

Preparation:

1. Place the ginger, jalapeño, and garlic on a cutting board. Using a large knife, chop the ingredients together to combine. Sprinkle the mixture with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and mash with the side of a chef's knife to form a coarse paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and add the pineapple, chopped cilantro, onion, tomatoes, and avocado. Gently toss to combine. Add lime juice and 3/4 teaspoon of salt and toss again. Taste and add additional salt, if desired. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and garnish with pineapple chunks and cilantro sprigs. Serve with tortilla chips.
   
   

   Note:

   
   If you're making this salsa ahead of time, you can refrigerate it, covered, for up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, stir well, transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with pineapple and cilantro.