Tropical Fruit Salsa – Great on Fish, Chicken or Pork

This can also be used as a dip with crackers. Top a brick of cream cheese salsa and dip away.

Mango - 2

Red Pepper – 1

Jalapeno – 1

Red Onion - ½ onion

Cilantro – 1 bunch

Dash of Sea Salt

Fresh Ground Pepper –

Apple Cider/ White Balsamic/Red Wine – 1/3 c. or to taste

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 c. or to taste

Dice all ingredients in ¼ dice mix thoroughly add salt, pepper, vinegar and mix. Let chill for a minimum of three hours to allow flavors to marry.

Italian Style Salsa – Great on Fish, Chicken or Pork

This is great served on toasted Italian baguette or French bread.

Tomatoes – Roma, Hot house, cherry or grape (or freshest available) - 2 lbs.

Italian Parsley (Flat leaf) – 1 bunch

Or Fresh Basil

Red Onion – ½ onion

Dash Salt

Dash of fresh ground pepper

Olive Oil

Red wine or Balsamic Vinegar

Duane Wood

Director, Nutritional Services

Ottumwa Regional Health Center