This salsa works with all of the fruits listed below. You can also use this same formula to make corn salsa or black bean and corn salsa. If making a black bean and corn salsa, use 1 cup each corn and black beans in place of the fruit.
- 2 cups Fruit, cut into small dice
- 1/4 medium red onion cut into small dice or 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/4 yellow or red bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 1 jalapeƱo, other hot pepper, or 1 tablespoon hot green or red pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, mint, basil, or parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or rice wine vinegar
- Spices, optional
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Fruits
- Peaches or nectarines
- Grapes
- Oranges (or a combination of oranges and grapefruits)
- Apricots
- Plums
- Pineapple
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin or chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder