Why You Should Be Salting Your Pineapple

Plus 8 other fruits that taste better with a pinch or two

Published Aug 11, 2015

It’s a mantra we swear by: Just add salt.

But seriously, you’d be surprised how much a dash or a sprinkle can totally transform the taste of the fruits you eat every day.

Here, nine fruits that prove the deliciousness of this salty-sweet combo.

It may seem counterintuitive, but salt actually makes pineapple taste even sweeter.

Big Box Detox

Sub in salt for sugar. Mind blown.

Nothing brings out the creamy goodness of avocado more than a sprinkle of salt.

Sure, regular salt will do, but smoked salt on peaches? Even better.

Bonnie Plants

Heirloom or not--salt (and a little pepper, too) turns these guys into the perfect summer snack.

Granny Smiths (and flaky kosher salt) required.

Bold flavor rush.

Salt draws the sweetness out of this typically musky fruit.

Sophistication in berry form.