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Red Onion Salsa

With its colorful blend of red onions, mango, papaya, pineapple and avocado, this fresh salsa packs a healthy punch—as well as a flavorful one. Serve it in an edible lettuce cup with crudité and baked chips to appeal to guests who are looking for healthier bar snacks.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Vegetables
Cuisine Type
Latin
Menu Part
Side Dish
Serves
8 cups
Yield: 8 cups

Ingredients

4 avocados, peeled and diced small
1 mango, peeled and diced small
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced fresh papaya
1 cup diced tomato
½ cup chopped cilantro
2 med. red onions, chopped small
1 red Serrano pepper, minced
1 tsp. minced garlic
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Fresh lime juice

Methods/Steps

1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients and juice from ½ lime. Toss gently; let rest for at least 30 min. to blend flavors.

2. For service, add additional lime juice to taste.

Recipe by Jorge de la Torre, dean of culinary education, Johnson & Wales University, Denver, Colo. Recipe courtesy of National Onion Association

Related Terms:

Vegetables, Latin, Side Dish

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