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Pineapple and Orange Salsa
Salsa is a versatile thing. It can be chunky or smooth; savory or sweet. This recipe for pineapple and orange salsa is sweet, yet it carries a kick. The fruit gives a delicious, refreshing flavor while the peppers give it some zing. If you have not tried a fruit salsa, you are in for a real treat. Using fresh fruit in the summer time lets you make the most of the seasonal bounty.
Fruit salsa has an exotic flavor. The sweet acidity of the pineapple is complemented nicely with the orange slices. Serve this salsa with tortilla chips, tacos or any other dish with a Mexican flavor. This salsa recipe is actually extremely good when paired with fish, pork, or chicken. It gives the meat a delicious tropical flavor. It also makes a wonderful appetizer. The crunch of the chips goes nicely with the soft, sweet fruit and spicy peppers. This colorful pineapple orange salsa can add a lot to your plate. The colors brighten up the food and the flavors will brighten your palate.
This recipe is super simple to make. Even if you do all your chopping by hand, it only takes a few minutes to prepare this delicious treat. You can leave it to the last minute and prepare it fresh. Fruit salsas do not hold up in the refrigerator as long as traditional tomato-based salsas, so use it up right away. Like other salsas, fruit salsas are low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. Making them from scratch means you do not get any preservatives, either.
Pineapple Orange Salsa
Ingredients -
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and cut into chunks
1 tomato, sliced into ¼ inch chunks
½ red bell pepper, chopped into ¼ inch chunks
¼ cup diced red onion
1 or 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
5 or 6 springs cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Preparation:
Mix the pineapple, mandarin oranges, tomato, pepper, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir well. Serve immediately with chips.
Note: Use caution handling the jalapenos. Do not touch your face while working with them. Wash your hands immediately after handling them.
(Makes 3 cups)
