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Sweet n’ Spicy Blueberry Salsa

Posted on 05/16/2012 by | 4 Comments

I think I’ve found a new summertime love…

 

And no, your eyes are not deceiving you.

Those ARE blueberries that you’re seein’ in that there salsa mix ;)

Plus a lil’ sweet bell pepper, spicy cilantro, tangy lime and fresh cilantro!

 

For some reason I just can’t get enough of sweet fruit these days…

Outta the norm for this lil’ lady - veggie lovah alltheway!?! :P

But there’s been somethin’ about the lure of sweet berries that lately I just can’t seem to resist…

Especially when paired with a unique array of flavors such as this.

Inspired by a Whole Foods find that my girl Megan surprised us with just a few days ago!  So fun :)

Whether enjoyed atop a fresh crisp bed of greens with some sweet strawberries…

Or layered into a warm corn tortilla with some simply spiced tilapia…

And topped with fresh lime & avocado.

This salsa has totally stolen my summer heart <3

 

And I think that it just might steal yours too ;)

Enjoy!!!

Sweet n’ Spicy Blueberry Salsa

  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 jalapeno w/ seeds, diced small
  • juice of 1 lime
  • heaping 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar

Chop veggies. Add to bowl with lime, salt and sugar. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

If you’d like, simply bake up some tilapia (or other white fish) with a sprinkling of olive oil, chili powder, sea salt & black pepper (about 6-8 minutes at 450F) then flake and layer into corn tortillas to serve with blueberry salsa!

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Pineapple Black Bean Salsa

Posted on 03/28/2012 by | 6 Comments

Thanks to my friend Liz, I think I may have found a new favorite go-to spin on a classic summer-fresh salsa!

One that can be made any time of year and doesn’t depend on a ripe, fresh vine-ripened tomato <— even though that does make my mouth is waterrrrr ;)

We all know how ridiculous my obsession w/ fresh summer tomatoes can be!

Favorite summer food by far. I’m gonna just go ahead and say it :P

But back to this salsa.  Which doesn’t use tomatoes at all, but instead, sweet crushed pineapple and savory black beans.

How fun is that?!

I picked up this crushed pineapple at Whole Foods.

Really liked the simplicity of the ingredient list.

 

Pineapple, pineapple juice.

Alright then.

Now all that’s left to do is combine the pineapple, black beans, onion, jalapeno and cilantro then let the salsa hang out for a few…

Sweet pineapple. Spicy jalapeno. Clean, fresh cilantro. Tangy lime.

Yep. Think we’ve pretty much summed up warm weather flavors with that!

 

But lucky enough for us, it can be enjoyed even before that first leaf appears on the tomato vine :)

How’s that for delicious?

I served this salsa atop a new go-to frozen favorite of mine: Dr. Praeger’s Sweet Potato Pancakes.

Once broiled in the oven these get perfectly crispy on the outside with a sweet, warm center. I might be in love ;)

Piled atop a bed of fresh greens, this salsa tops the warm sweet potato pancakes just wonderfully.

And makes the perfect easy lunch or dinner option!

Thanks Liz ,for this great recipe idea… I just may have to call you my “salsa hero” from now on! Watch out :P

Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
Inspired by IHeartVegetables original recipe

  • 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained & juice reserved
  • 15 oz. can black beans (no salt), drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno w/ seeds, diced
  • 1 loose cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • sea salt, to taste

Drain pineapple, add to bowl (reserve juice). Drain & rinse beans, add to bowl. Chop onion, jalapeno & cilantro and add to bowl. Squeeze in lime juice and add 1 tblsp reserved pineapple juice. Season with sea salt to taste. Serve!

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