This is fresh pineapple and tart fresh blueberries..now in season in Southern California, and I am using the term "SALSA" as a rough terminology for any kind of fresh and raw relish or side dish:
These are great with grilled meat or chicken
PINEAPPLE BLUEBERRY SALSA
Serves 4
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
2 cups fresh blue berries
2 Persian cucumbers, chopped (these do not require peeling nor seeding)
3-4 tomatoes cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup minced celery
juice of 1 lemon or lime
Mix everything together and allow to marinate for 2 hours in cool place
VARIATIONS:
ADD:
chopped cilantro
chopped scallions
red onion, sprouts, garlic, any other ripe berry
Papaya, mango, jalapeno peppers minced,
Bell peppers, Mint, parsley,
I never add salt to salsas as this draws out too much moisture from the fruits and vegetables
CITRUS MINT SALSA perfect for baked and grilled fish
This serves 4-6
2 large grapefruit
2 large oranges
3 limes or 2 lemons
1 jalapeno pepper minced
2 tbsp minced scallions
1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
3-6 drops hot sauce (optional)
1 cup minced fresh mint
Section the grapefruit and oranges add the minced pepper, hot sauce and honey, and sprinkle with the lime juice.
Chill for 2 hours, just before serving add the minced scallions and mint
THAI STYLE MANGO OR PAPAYA SALSA..BOTH ARE NOW IN SEASON IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Serves 4-6
2 cups peeled and diced fruit
1/2 cup minced ripe bell pepper
3 scallions minced
juice of 2 limes
2clove garlic minced
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
2 tsp honey or agave syrup
1/2 cup basil torn
1/2 cup mint torn
1/2 cup cilantro torn
Mix everything except the scallions and herbs and chill for 2 hours, just before serving add the herbs and scallions, mix well.
hot sauce to taste.
This is fabulous with anything.
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