Pear Salsa

                                                                              

A few days ago, I was the recipient of a generous offering

of pears from my parents... who had decided that they didn't

have time to put them up this year. 

 

Having more pears than what I know what to do with

is a fun problem to have.  

 

First we started by eating them fresh with cheese & crackers

and a nice bottle of wine.

 

 Then I made something that will be shared with you possibly in

a couple of weeks... if it turns out ok.  I didn't want to post

until sure it was worthy, but if my foodie muse is right 

it'll be a winner!

 

Last year I posted a recipe called "Who Dat Salsa" made

with pineapple, mango and black beans (black and gold)

as a tribute to our beloved Saints.  We love salsa...so again,

given the abundance of pears, I'm thinking why not salsa? 

I made it and intended to serve a portion with chips

and then the rest later on top of the pork chops

that were in the oven...but alas the salsa 

didn't make it on the chops.

   

One thing about being in the South and having access to plentiful

fresh fruit and veggies, you learn many ways to prepare them

to be enjoyed for now and for later. 

 

This one is definitely for now, more later. 

 

 

(Pear Salsa) 

 

 

Ingredients

 

Juice of half a lime

2 pears, halved, cored and chopped to a medium dice (skin left on)

1 red bell pepper, chopped to a medium dice

1/2 yellow onion, chopped to a medium dice

1 jalapeno pepper, chopped to fine dice

5 basil leaves, chopped fine

Salt to taste

 

Method

 

Place the pears and lime juice in a medium bowl and stir

Add the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and basil and stir

Add salt to taste

Serve with the chips of your choice

 

 

Enjoy!

 

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