Fruit Salsas

[sneezles]

I love the D.L. Jardine brand of salsas. They have such a selection of fruit ones but sometimes I find one I really like only to discover that it's not to be found on any shelves. I bought a bing cherry one about two years ago but have been unable to find it again. And just yesterday bought their pineapple one. My question is since there have been a couple of threads on salsa, has anyone ever made homemade ones...besides the mango one(down-island salsa)?

[Grace]

I've made a few of the mango ones which I like a lot - here are several from CL I have not made, but look good..

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Cantaloupe-and-Cherry Tomato Salsa

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: June 1999 PAGE: 100

INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:
2 cups diced cantaloupe
2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano or basil
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
This salsa, with its unusual combination of ingredients, is great with beef,
pork, quesadillas, or chips.

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well. Cover and refrigerate 30
minutes. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 44 (10% from fat); FAT 0.5g (sat 0.1g, mono 0g, poly 0.2g); PROTEIN
1.4g; CARB 10.8g; FIBER 1.4g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 109mg; CALC 32mg

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Cranberry-Mango Salsa

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: December 1998 PAGE: 121

INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:
1 cup finely chopped cranberries
1 cup chopped peeled mango or papaya
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
This recipe is part of the Spicy Chicken Quesadillas in the December 1998
issue.

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and toss well. Yield: 1-1/2 cups
(serving size: 1/4 cup).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 36 (3% from fat); FAT 0.1g (sat 0g, mono 0.1g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN
0.4g; CARB 9.2g; FIBER 0.8g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.2mg; SODIUM 99mg; CALC 8mg


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Pineapple-Chipotle Salsa

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: May 1999 PAGE: 122

INGREDIENTS FOR 10 SERVINGS:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups diced fresh or canned pineapple tidbits
1-1/2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced seeded tomato
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 drained canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from drained chipotle chiles)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple and onion;
saute 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tomato and garlic; saute 1
minute. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, chiles, and adobo
sauce. Cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro, fresh lime
juice, and salt. Cool. Yield: 2-1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 63 (19% from fat); FAT 1.3g (sat 0.2g, mono 0.3g, poly 0.6g); PROTEIN
0.8g; CARB 13.4g; FIBER 1.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.6mg; SODIUM 129mg; CALC 19mg
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Summery Peach Salsa

SOURCE: Cooking Light YEAR: Jul/Aug 1999 PAGE: 102

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS:
1 cup diced peach
1/2 cup diced plum
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill. Yield: 2 cups (serving
size: 1/2 cup).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
CALORIES 65 (3% from fat); FAT 0.2g (sat 0g, mono 0.1g, poly 0.1g); PROTEIN
1g; CARB 16.5g; FIBER 1.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.4mg; SODIUM 3mg; CALC 13mg

I have more - let me know if you'd be interested...and also would you give a review if you make any of them...thanks!

Grace

P.S. Thanks Lori for the lesson in "bolding" (is that a word?!)


[This message has been edited by Grace (edited 09-28-2000).]

[sneezles]

Thanks, Grace
The Pineapple and the Peach one sound great.
Will give both a try and let you know

[ElinorC]

The Summery Peach Salsa is one of my favorites. Hope you like it.

[Beth]

I don't remember whether it was on this board's beginning or before the change over, but I posted a couple -- a watermelon and a melon (cantaloupe and watermelon) salsa. I can repost if those are interesting.

[Susann]

I have made the pineapple chipotle salsa before and not only is it really good, but your friends will marvel (another one of those'two heads' things!!) at you!