Ginger-Pear Salsa
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Try this Mexican-inspired salsa over grilled chicken or pork.
Servings:
about 8
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients
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2 mediumripe pears, peeled (if desired), cored, and choppedsee savings
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1 smallred sweet pepper, seeded and chopped (2/3 cup)see savings
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1 mediumfresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely choppedsee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh parsleysee savings
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1 Tbsp.lime juicesee savings
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1 tsp.minced, peeled fresh ginger*see savings
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1/8 tsp.saltsee savings
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Lime wedges (optional)see savings
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
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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