Ginger-Pear Salsa

Try this Mexican-inspired salsa over grilled chicken or pork.


Ginger-Pear Salsa

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Servings: about 8
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Related Categories: Mexican Salsa, Pears

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 medium
    ripe pears, peeled (if desired), cored, and chopped
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  • 1 small
    red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped (2/3 cup)
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  • 1 medium
    fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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  • 1/4 cup
    snipped fresh parsley
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  • 1 Tbsp.
    lime juice
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  • 1 tsp.
    minced, peeled fresh ginger*
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  • 1/8 tsp.
    salt
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    Lime wedges (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a medium bowl stir together pears, sweet pepper, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice, ginger, and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours, stirring once or twice.
2.
Serve salsa with cooked chicken, turkey, or pork. If desired, accompany with lime wedges to squeeze over each serving. Makes about 8 (1/4 cup) servings.
3.
*Note: To peel the ginger, use a spoon to scrape off the peel.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 29, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 38 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 49%, Calcium 1%, Iron 1%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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