Although we had a lovely Christmas and a nice break, it's really fun to be back on the blog again. I'm so excited to share this fabulous, unique salsa recipe with you...............
You might laugh when you hear this, but this recipe has been formulating and ruminating in the back recesses of my mind for several weeks now; that's just how my crazy brain works! I wanted to create a unique, fresh salsa and thought that a tart, crisp Granny Smith apple would be a good place to start. I added red and green onion, creamy avocado (not too ripe), finely diced jalapeno for a little zip and sweet dried cranberries. I tied it altogether with honey, lime juice and a generous shower of minced cilantro - Scott and I thought the result was quite spectacular in appearance and the flavor combination is phenomenal! Try it and you'll see just what I mean.............. a bit addictive, but if you don't eat too many chips along with it, quite a healthy, yummy addiction!
P.S. We love this salsa on it's own with a side of tortilla chips, but I also served it as a tasty, beautiful garnish atop my Pork and Chorizo Chili w/ Black Beans and Black-eyed Peas; a fabulous way to use up left over pork loin and a wonderful recipe to welcome in the New Year. Check back tomorrow as you won't want to miss this recipe!
Oh, and one last idea! This salsa is also wonderful served over a wedge of cream cheese with some yummy crackers, perhaps these Raincoast Pecan Crisps w/ Raisins & Rosemary.
Granny Smith Apple & Avocado Salsa
1 medium granny Smith apple, diced small
1 medium avocado*, diced small (save a few long slices for garnish)
¼ cup red onion, diced small
2 green onions, sliced thin
½-1 medium jalapeno, finely minced - start with ½ and add more to taste depending on how how you like your salsa
½ cup cilantro, minced
⅓ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cumin
a pinch sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, a few grinds, to taste
Combine all ingredients and mix gently to combine. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs and avocado slices, if desired.
*Use an avocado that is slightly ripe, meaning that it gives just a bit when gently pressed with your thumb. You don't want a really ripe avocado or your salsa will be mushy.
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It sounds great and such a beautiful presentation:@)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that you created this salsa. This time of the year the tomatoes don't have any flavor so using different ingredients in a salsa is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting combination! Also going to try that chili.
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ReplyDeleteI can imagine how wonderful the combination of flavors are-- delicious! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
Beautiful photos! And what a treat this salsa would be! Some of my favorite flavors all mixed together. My husband would devour this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creative and healthy salsa, I also love the photos- the colors really come through!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love salsas and this one is so creative, bright and fresh! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! And it sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks fantastic, Chris!! The dried cranberries are an outstanding addition...so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fantastic. I love anything with avocado in it and think that the avocado/apple marriage is genius. I'm thinking pomegranate would be added at my house too. We're looking forward to heading back to North Carolina today!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that this flavor combo is delicious, and what a perfect light appetizer after all the heavy food of the last week. I have some raincoast crisps that are just waiting for this salsa. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting combination you've created there Chris but I can imagine it would be rather tasty. My problem would be limiting the corn chips!
ReplyDeleteYUM! interesting combo but I bet its very delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow. What a combination of flavors. I can just imagine who delicious the pairing of tart apple with creamy avocado must be. I a will definitely be adding this to my to-try list!
ReplyDeleteWow this salsa looks so wonderful, who would have thought all those ingredients would go together. I'm trying it for sure. Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, have a wonderful new year.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this salsa, all the ingredients sounds perfect! Going to try this soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm in group C with you in SRC, and has been following your blog for a while. I just made this recipe for my dinner tonight, served with some smoked salmon. It was wonderful!! I really loved the combination of flavours, so this will definitely be made again!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the recipe :-)
Heidi, so nice to meet you! I'm so glad that you enjoyed this salsa! What a wonderful idea - serving it with smoked salmon - YUM! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Chris
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome - you have a wonderful blog with beautiful pictures, and I have saved a lot of links for things I'd like to try, so I hope I will get your blog in SRC at some point :-)
ReplyDeleteIf you'd like to see my version of the salsa (it is in Danish, but there is a translate button), you can find it here http://hejdis.blogspot.com/2012/01/opskrift-ble-og-avocado-salsa.html
Mine was a little more creamy than yours, since the avocado was very ripe - but I actually liked it that way :-)
This looks amazing! wow, you are very creative in coming up with recipes! I am trying this as soon as avocados come back into season! This recipe seems perfect in every way! I always seem to add green apple into salads when I don't have anything else to put in it and I love it! Combining them with avocado to make a salsa sounds so good!
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