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Salsa


Now that summer is here, we can all enjoy the delights of fresh fruits and vegetables. One of the best ways to enjoy the sumer sun and the delicious fresh produce is to make fresh salsa to be served with your summer meals. The types of salsa you can make are practically limitless. One note -- most salsa won't be good after a few days, so only make as much as you need for one meal.

Pico de Gallo
2-3 large ripe tomatoes, diced and seeded(optional)
1/2 red or white onion, diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Prepare all of the ingredients and combine in a medium bowl. Serve fresh.

Mango or Papaya Salsa
1 1/2 cup mango, papaya or both, diced and seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. This salsa is a great accompaniment to fish, especially fish tacos.

Pineapple Salsa

2 cups pineapple, diced
1/2 small red or white onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and serve fresh. This salsa is a great companion to pork dishes.