Tomato salsa, Pico de Gallo, thick and chunky Picante Sauce- salsa is by far the most popular condiment in the US. Whether you like it sweet and mild or spicy and hot- it’s the perfect way to add big flavor to your meal. But hey, why not mix up your salsa rut and get sassy with summer fruit!
If you ask me, there are no rules when it comes to making a delicious fresh- fruit salsa. So get creative and just wing it! Use whatever chopped seasonal fruits you have and add a little onion, fresh lime, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeños or hot sauce, and a dash of salt.
I like to use cherries, melons, or peaches in the summer. In the winter, I choose more citrus based fruits like juicy California oranges and grapefruits. I also love to add a tropical twist with pineapple and mango. Fruit salsa is great over grilled fish, chicken, with crunchy chips – or really anything!
Photo from Dishing with Kathy Casey
Bought a giant watermelon and looking for other ways to eat it up? Try my recipe for Spicy Mexy Melon Salsa, served with a big bowl of tortilla chips and a margarita or fresh limeade – yum!
-Kathy
Spicy Mexy Melon Salsa
Add a few dashes of Chipotle Tabasco for added smokey heat!
Makes 4 cups
2 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup finely diced sweet white onion
4 cups chopped seeded watermelon – about 1/4” pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh jalapeño, seeds removed (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon coriander seed, lightly toasted in a pan and then crushed
Make this salsa up to 1 hour in advance – but not any earlier to keep the ingredients crispy and fresh.
Dissolve the sugar in the lime juice. Toss together remaining ingredients, and dress with sugar-lime juice mixture. Season with salt to taste.
Recipe by Kathy Casey Food Studios®
