RAINBOW HARVEST SALSA
Want to use fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season and make a healthy snack for the kids? This is it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 small kiwi
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2-3 diced yellow tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, peel and take out the pit of the mango and dice it.
- Peel and dice the cucumber and kiwi into small pieces.
- Cut the red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
- If using jalapeño pepper, make sure to remove the seeds and finely chop it.
- Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl by throwing in the diced fruits and veggies.
- Add the chopped cilantro or mint leaves for extra freshness and flavor.
- Season the salsa by squeezing the juice of one lime over the fruit and veggie mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Chill and let flavors meld
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salsa to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Once chilled, give the salsa a quick stir, then transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Serve the fruit and veggie salsa with your child's favorite dippers, such as tortilla chips, pita chips, or sliced veggies like carrot sticks or cucumber rounds.
- This recipe also makes a great healthy lunch snack!