Pineapple/ watermelon Summer FRUIT SALSA…really different.
Beautiful to behold, this deliciously different fruit salsa is perfect for the warmer months. Fruit salsa goes well with grilled meats, sandwiches, burgers, pasta and vegetables. But…it’s most amazing asset is its nutritional value. This recipe serves four people yet it is almost CALORIE FREE! 25 calories, and .03 grams of fat per serving (if you don’t add the raspberry vinaigrette) Plus it is totally GLUTEN FREE, and can become a refreshing CEVICHE by just adding some chopped shrimp.
So many times during the warmer months, we get bored with the same old salads. Why not add a different sweet and sour twist with watermelon, pineapple, plus a little jalapeno kick to boot.
FRUIT SALSA
Calories Fat
½ cup pineapple (1/4 “ chop) 33 .02
½ cup tomato (1/4 “ chop) 10 .01
½ cup watermelon (1/4 “ chop) 10 .01
½ cup cucumber (1/4 “ chop) 10 .02
¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper 12 .02
½ cup chopped green onion tops 5 .01
½ cup red onions (diced) 20 .01
½ cup chopped cilantro 0 .01
Pinch sea salt Total 100 .11
Vinaigrette 250-350 .00
Add 1 tsp lemon or lime juice, plus 1 TBS raspberry vinegar to bowl, whisk in 2-3 TBS olive oil until thickened. (3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar) Don’t add the vinaigrette yet. Refrigerate for one hour. For the freshest flavor, toss the salsa with a pinch of salt and then the vinegar just before you serve it, or you can add the vinaigrette and let it marinate before serving.
(vinaigrette adds 200 – 300 calories)
Special Note: CEVICHE
Try adding chopped shrimp to this salsa and it becomes ceviche, the famous South American dish dating back to the Incas.
Needless to say, preparing and eating delicious and nutritious foods is not only fun, but really good for your health.
About the Author: Wellness Chef Doug Cordier, is a food writer, TV cook, Certified Ergonomic Consultant and business man. Doug is the owner of Cascom Group Travel and has been teaching corporate and Italian cooking classes for twenty years, plus leading culinary tours to their villa in Tuscany. For more foodie thoughts and recipes, try www.cookingwithcordier.com
