Pear Salsa

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Ingredients

  • 1 -2 tablespoon mild-flavored oil (such as almond or grapeseed oil)
  • 1/4 1/4 cup Italian parsley or 1/4 cup of fresh mint
  • 1 -2 chili pepper, such as jalapeno, cored and finely chopped
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 -3 tablespoons tequila (or juice of 1 lime)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups peeled and finely diced pears
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and diced

Instructions

  1. Whisk together in a medium-sized glass or porcelain bowl the oil, cilantro or parsley or mint, chile peppers, garlic, tequila, salt and the black pepper.
  2. Stir in the diced pear, onion and bell pepper and mix gently to combine well. Cover the bowl and marinate the salsa at least 3 hours, preferably at room temperature, and then cover and chill slightly, if desired.
  3. Variation: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

208 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 5.1g 7% DV
Carbs 36.6g 13% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9847.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 514.3mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 26mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 68.3mg 76% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 134.8mg 10% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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