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Five kinds of salsa

Entrées, Sides and Sauces

January 31, 2023

Even if you don’t eat tomatoes, there is no reason why you can’t still enjoy salsa! Simply swap the traditional main ingredient with any of the other options in this recipe.

PREP TIME
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30 minutes

COOKING TIME

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YIELD

Approximately 8 servings

 

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 shallot, minced

Juice of 1-2 limes (to taste)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

2 cups of any one of the following, or a combination of two or more, diced:

Tomato

Mango

Cucumber

Bell pepper

Pineapple

 

NIGHTSHADE FREE?

Use cucumber, pineapple, or mango for your salsa.

FODMAP FREE?

Use tomato or cucumber for your salsa.

CHANGE IT UP

Here are some combination suggestions:
tomato + cucumber; pineapple + mango; bell pepper + mango; pineapple + cucumber.

 

NUTS

EGGS

NIGHTSHADES

FODMAPS

 

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the base ingredients: cilantro, shallots, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add the main ingredient(s) and combine.

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