Do a Little Salsa

Cam and I have been taking a ballroom dancing class. We learned a little bit of salsa. It is such fun to move. To accompany your own dance steps, shake a tailfeather in the kitchen and make up some different salsas for dinner.
Fresh Tomato Salsa
2 chopped large tomatoes
2 seeded and chopped jalapenos or more to taste
2 chopped small white onions
2 cloves peeled and minced garlic
½ c chopped fresh cilantro
1 t salt
2 T fresh lime juice or more to taste

In a small bowl combine all ingredients, stir well to blend.
Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.


Pineapple Salsa
1 c chopped fresh pineapple or drained canned pineapple chunks
1/2 c chopped sweet orange bell pepper
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 c diced red onion
2 T fresh lime juice
sea salt & pepper

In a small bowl combine all ingredients, stir well to blend.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Refrigerate in airtight glass container for up to 3 days.


Blueberry Salsa
1 medium pink grapefruit
2 cored and chopped pink lady apples
2 T finely chopped red onion
1 seeded and chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1 t maple syrup
1 T lime juice
1 c fresh or frozen Maine blueberries
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
Section the pink grapefruit and discard membrane.Carefully dice the grapefruit.
In a small bowl combine all ingredients, stir well to blend.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Spicy Five-Bean Salad
This tangy salad is an ideal accompaniment for grilled chicken, sure to please your palate!
Serves8-10
Salad:
2 c black beans
2 c navy beans
2 c garbanzo beans
1 c broad beans
2 c edamamme (soybeans)
1 bunch fresh parsley, washed and chopped
4 scallions, washed and chopped
Dressing:
1 c olive oil
3⁄4 c red wine vinegar
2 T cumin
2 limes, zested and juiced
1 T fresh lemon juice
2 t sugar
1 T fresh oregano, chopped
1 T chili powder
1 T fresh parsley, chopped
1⁄4 t Tabasco sauce or Cholula sauce (or more to your taste)
2 t salt
1 T white pepper
Toss all the beans together with parsley and scallions.
Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Pour over beans and toss evenly.
Marinate the salad for at least an hour, or overnight.