(Strawberries are mixed with bell peppers, onions, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of spiciness. Serve with grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken or as an appetizer with toasted pita triangles.
Prep Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
- 1/2 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
- 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 pint (1 cup) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Place red onions, jalapeno pepper, bell peppers, cilantro, strawberries, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Fifteen minutes before serving, remove the salsa from the refrigerator, so it loses some of its chill.
This sweet summery salsa can accompany anything from toasted pita triangles to a cut of grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken.
Makes about 2-1/2 cups.
Source: Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhier (Workman Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.
This sweet summery salsa can accompany anything from toasted pita triangles to a cut of grilled fish, shrimp, or chicken.
Makes about 2-1/2 cups.
Source: Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook by Nicole Routhier (Workman Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.
