**Pear Salsa: A Refreshing Twist to Your Salsa Routine**
Salsa, a beloved condiment and dip, often conjures images of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. But what if we told you there's a salsa that incorporates the sweet, juicy goodness of pears? Yes, you read that right – pear salsa is a thing, and it's a delightful surprise for your taste buds. This article presents two tantalizing pear salsa recipes that will add a unique twist to your next taco Tuesday, barbecue gathering, or any occasion that calls for a flavorful dip.
**Pear Salsa with Roasted Poblano Peppers:** This recipe combines the sweetness of pears with the smoky heat of roasted poblano peppers, creating a salsa that's both sweet and savory. The addition of fresh cilantro and lime juice adds a refreshing brightness, while a touch of honey balances out the flavors perfectly.
**Pear Salsa with Blueberries and Walnuts:** For a salsa with a pop of color and a nutty crunch, try this recipe. Sweet pears are paired with juicy blueberries and crunchy walnuts, resulting in a salsa that's both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. A hint of cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon juice add depth and complexity to this unique salsa.
With its unique flavor combinations and refreshing taste, pear salsa is sure to become a new favorite condiment. So, grab your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore these two delectable pear salsa recipes.
YELLOW PEAR TOMATO SALSA
This salsa recipe is perfect for when you have an abundance of yellow pear tomatoes coming from the garden. Although it calls for yellow pear tomatoes, feel free to substitute any kind of tomato for the yellow pears. This salsa is mild, yet flavorful, and can be spiced up with the addition of more jalapeno peppers.
Provided by Hautemaman
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.5
APPLE PEAR SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS
For a unique treat that's always a hit at fall get-togethers, try this easy appetizer. The salsa is packed with crunchy apples, grapes and pears, which are so fun to scoop up with crisp cinnamon chips. -Courtney Fons, Brighton, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray; sprinkle with sugar mixture. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges. Spread in a single layer on baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes, rotating pans as needed., Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEAR SALSA
This dish goes fast at holiday parties to pool parties. Good pear variety choices are Asian pear, Bartlett, Comice and Anjou, being all juicy and mellow. May be serve as a side dish with roast or smoked turkey or baked ham or chicken. VARIATION: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Pears
Time 3h
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together in a medium-sized glass or porcelain bowl the oil, cilantro or parsley or mint, chile peppers, garlic, tequila, salt and the black pepper.
- Stir in the diced pear, onion and bell pepper and mix gently to combine well. Cover the bowl and marinate the salsa at least 3 hours, preferably at room temperature, and then cover and chill slightly, if desired.
- Variation: Substitute 2 or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger for the cilantro, parsley or mint.
CRUNCHY PEAR SALSA
Categories Condiment/Spread Onion Pepper No-Cook Quick & Easy Pear Mint Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Market Tip:
- Mexican limes, sold at Latin American markets and some supermarkets, are especially good in this recipe because they are sweeter and more fragrant than Persian limes (the more familiar variety). Mexican limes are also referred to as Key limes, which are available at Melissa's (melissas.com; 800-588-0151).
PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH PEAR SALSA
Make and share this Pork Chops With Fresh Pear Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the pears and cut them into ½ inch chunks.
- Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, onion, honey, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
- Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a small bowl, combine the sage, black pepper, ginger, garlic and remaining salt.
- Rub the mixture into both sides of the pork chops. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Serve with the pear salsa.
PRICKLY PEAR SALSA
I developed this recipe for my special diet after living in Mexico for a couple of years. You can find prickly pear cactus at your grocery store in the specialty food section.-Hope T. Woodhead, Tecate, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SAUTEED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEAR, BELL PEPPER, AND CILANTRO SALSA
Provided by Jean Anderson
Categories Chicken Herb Pear Bell Pepper Fall Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For salsa:
- Mix all ingredients except cilantro in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Stir in cilantro.
- For chicken:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in wide shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Place on baking sheet.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add 3 chicken breast pieces to skillet and cook until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and cook remaining chicken. Transfer to plate; tent chicken with foil to keep warm. Add broth to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in pear nectar, mustard, and lemon juice. Boil until thick enough to coat spoon, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken breast piece on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Divide salsa among plates.
PEACH PEAR SALSA
A sweet and spicy topping for most grilled, baked, or broiled meats. It's especially tasty on grilled halibut and chicken.
Provided by Holly Hooker
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Peach Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat; cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the peaches, pear, and honey into the onion and garlic mixture; allow to cook together for 2 minutes. Season with the curry powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking at a simmer until hot, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 14 g
TUNA WITH PEAR SALSA
Broiled tuna steak topped with fruit salsa. You couldn't do better at a five-star restaurant!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
- Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve tuna topped with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST SLIDERS WITH PRICKLY PEAR AND GRILLED AVOCADO SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings or 18 sliders
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat an oiled grill to 400 degrees F or heat an oiled grill pan.
- For the salsa: Slice the red onion into thick slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut avocado in half and remove the pits. Grill the onion and avocado halves on an oiled grill until slightly charred. Remove the onion to a cutting board and dice. Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl and add 1/2 cup of diced grilled red onion. Stir in the diced cactus, cilantro, cumin and chipotle pepper sauce. Mash the mixture and mix well. Add the garlic, tomato and lime juice and combine well. Season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of the salsa and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the sliders: In a large bowl, combine the beef, chorizo, tortilla chips, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and mix gently. Form into 18 golf ball-size rounds, then flatten and shape into a size to fit the buns.
- Oil the grill and put the burgers on the grill. Tent the burgers with foil or a hotel pan and squirt with water to create steam. Grill the burgers until desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. After turning, divide the slices of Monterey jack among the burgers. Put the rolls on the grill and close the lid until the cheese is melted and the rolls are toasted.
- For the crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the crema and chipotle hot sauce, to taste.
- Put the burgers on the roll bottoms and top with salsa and crema. Cover with the roll tops. Stuff the prickly pears with tortilla strips and serve alongside the sliders.
SAUTEED SALMON WITH PEAR-PEPPER SALSA
Make and share this Sauteed Salmon With Pear-Pepper Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Healthy
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Core pear (do not peel) and cut into 1/2-inch pieces over a bowl to catch the juice; Add pieces to the bowl.
- Seed bell pepper and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; add to the bowl.
- Add the jalapeño, cumin, lime juice, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss well and set aside.
- Heat a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and spray with olive oil.
- Add the salmon fillet.
- For a 1-inch-thick fillet, sauté 4 minutes, turn and sauté 4 more minutes.
- Season cooked sides with salt and pepper.
- Transfer salmon to dinner plates; top with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 59, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.4
PEAR SALSA
Make and share this pear salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- combine ingredients season with salt& pepper, refrigerate.
QUINCE PEAR SALSA
Our Test Kitchen suggests you try this pretty, peach-colored salsa, flavored with quince, ginger and jalapeno. It makes a nice accompaniment to pork and chicken entrees. Or try it with chips for a tangy appetizer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring quinces and juices to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pears; cover and simmer 2-3 minutes longer or until quinces are tender. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. , Stir in the onion, jalapeno, ginger, honey and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA WITH PEAR SALSA
Broiled tuna steak topped with fruit salsa. You couldn't do better at a five-star restaurant!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
- Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve tuna topped with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe and firm pears: The best pears for salsa are ripe but still firm. This will ensure that they hold their shape and don't get too mushy.
- Use a variety of colors of pears: This will add visual appeal to your salsa. Some good options include red pears, green pears, and yellow pears.
- Add some heat to your salsa: If you like spicy salsa, add some chopped jalapeño pepper or serrano pepper. You can also add some ground cumin or chili powder.
- Balance the flavors: Be sure to taste your salsa as you make it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more lime juice, salt, or sugar to balance the flavors.
- Chill your salsa before serving: This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the salsa more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Pear salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a dip with tortilla chips, used as a topping for tacos or burritos, or even added to salads. It's also a great way to use up ripe pears. So next time you have a few extra pears on hand, give this pear salsa recipe a try!
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