Fresh Fruit and/or Veggie Salsas

[msphoebe]

In addition to the fresh tomatoes I purchased at the Farmer's Market, I also bought some fresh corn on the cob ("Peaches & Cream"), cucumbers, a fabulous cantaloupe and some jalapeno peppers, among other items.

I'm thinking of making a couple of different salsas to serve as a side for either grilled fish or chicken.

Do you have a favorite combination? I've heard of cantaloupe being used in fresh salsas, but never tried it. One of my favorite combinations is mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Mmmmm...

Please share!

[andiesenji]

TROPICAL FRUIT PLUS CORN AND JICAMA SALSA

I use this with chicken and it is also good with fish, however I do not eat much fish.

With chicken it is perfect, the sweet/sour flavor and the varied texture is very nice.

1/2 cup diced barely ripe papaya

You may add the papaya seeds if you wish....

1/2 cup diced mango

1/2 cup of fresh pineapple chopped.

1/2 cup fresh cut corn kernels and the liquid from scraping the cob.

1/2 cup finely diced jicama

1/4 cup diced sweet red bell pepper

1 small fresh hot pepper, a Jalapeño or half an Anaheim or similar mild one, if you do not want it too hot, remove the veins and seeds.

If you want hotter, use a Serrano, Manzano, Scotch Bonnet or Habanero.

1/2 cup diced sweet red onion

juice from half a lime

1/8 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients, cover tightly and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Makes almost 4 cups.

Edited August 8, 2004 by andiesenji (log)

[bloviatrix]

My favorite salsa to make is inspired by John Ash. I tend to serve it with fish, but I'm happy eating it straight from the bowl.

Roasted Corn-Black Bean Salsa

Pre-heat oven to 425

4 ears of corn, kernels scraped off the ears

2 cups black beans

1 orange pepper, small dice

1 red onion, small dice

Red Wine Vinegar, EVOO, S & P

Toss corn with evoo and spread on a cookie sheet. Roast in oven for 15 - 20 minutes. Toss the corn about halfway through.

In bowl toss combine the roasted corn, black beans, pepper and red onion. Drizzle vinegar and olive oil. Add s & p. Let sit for about 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

[viva]

Here's a couple of my favorite fruit salsas...

Mango/Papaya Salsa

• 2 large mangoes (slice it & grill it first for an interesting depth), diced
  
• 1 small papaya, diced
  
• 1 cup pineapple, diced
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
  
• 2 tbsp lime juice
  
• S&P to taste
  
• Cilantro if I feel like it
  
• Chopped serrano chiles if I feel like it
  

Strawberry/Kiwi Salsa

• 1 qt strawberries, diced
  
• 2-3 kiwis, peeled & chopped
  
• 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded & chopped
  
• 1 small red onion, chopped
  
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (I keep the seeds & ribs in)
  
• Chopped cilantro to taste
  
• Zest & juice of 1 lime
  
• 1 tbsp orange juice
  
• 1 tbsp honey
  
• S&P to taste
  

Yum!

[eunny jang]

Or any of the above, with the fruit and pepper grilled first to the point of a little char - leave the onion raw.

A watermelon salsa would probably be delicious.

[lunchrider]

nothing i like better with grilled salmon then fresh peach salsa

i keep it simple just peaches, peppers, onion and a little lime juice