This week's warm weather streak has lots of us in Metro Detroit reaching for cold drinks, longing for the a/c, and experiencing a slight reduction in appetite. In the spirit of seasonal cooking and dining, I'm excited about sharing a fresh fruit salsa with you. A simple fruit salsa is an excellent accompaniment to grilled shrimp, scallops or chicken. Since fruit can vary in ripeness, use your palate, not the recipe to ensure the blending of perfect flavors. Adjust this recipe (as with all recipes) to taste.

Tropical Fruit Salsa
1 pineapple, cored and diced medium
1 red bell pepper, seeded and minced
1 small shallot, diced small
1 -2 jalapenos, minced (seed them if you prefer less "heat")
1 mango, diced medium
1 avocado, diced small
cilantro, minced, to taste
zest of 1 lime
lime juice to taste
salt & freshly ground pepper

Method:
Mix all of the ingredients together and adjust the seasonings. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.