Tangerine Salsa

Perfect for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday, this tangerine salsa is a nice & fresh alternative to guacamole or black bean dip.

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
3 tangerines, peeled,segmented, and chopped into pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green ball pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno,seeded and finely chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1.In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients together and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.Serve at room temperature with corn tortilla chips.

Caribbean Tropical Salsa

This salsa captures the true essence of Caribbean flavors.Perfect as a garnish for grilled chicken or fish.

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 c fresh pineapple, chopped
2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded, chopped
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 c mango, peeled, chopped
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime

1.Combine all the ingredients together in a glass bowl and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Tomatillo Salsa

This is a simple tomatillo salsa which you can use as a dip for tortilla chips or as a salsa for tacos or enchiladas.You can adjust the amount of chilies if it is too strong or omit them all together for a milder taste.

Yield:2 1/2 c
Ingredients:
1 lb. tomatillos,husks removed, and rinsed, cut in half
3 serrano chiles, cut in half, deseeded
1 jalapeno chili, cut in half, deseeded
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
juice of 2 limes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

1.Preheat the broiler.Place the tomatillos and chilies on a cookie sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes.Remove from broiler.
2. Let tomatillos and chilies cool.Once cool, transfer them as well as the remaining ingredient to a food processor or blender and process till it becomes a chunky puree.
3.Transfer tomatillo salsa to a small serving bowl and use as a dip or salsa.