My lucky-duck husband is in Washington D.C. this week for work. Jealous!
I guess I can’t complain since I am leaving him (in 18 days!!!) to go to Europe for two weeks.
So, we have a lot of missing each other coming in the next month, but I do think distance makes the heart grow stronger. Plus, everyone needs a little break once in a while. It’s nice to not worry about taking care of someone else or having them take care of you for a few days. It’s rare to have time all by yourself and I try to take advantage of every minute.
I do this by watching Sex and the City reruns, sleeping with my puppy, staying up late (*gasp* until 10:30), and eating chips and salsa for dinner.
No worries. This healthy salsa is chock full of all sorts of fruits and veggies making it an acceptable meal replacement if you ask me.
You might not want to make a meal of salsa like me, but it would make a great addition to a Cinco de Mayo spread or a summer picnic.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink Salsa
Makes a large bowl (could definitely feed 8 people)
Note: The idea for this recipe was inspired by a family friend. Look at all those ingredients! I thought about calling this “Eat the Rainbow Salsa”, but couldn’t stop thinking of Skittles. The recipe is very “loose” in that you can be very liberal with the proportions. For example, if you really like mango, you can add more. If not, add less (this goes for all the ingredients). I really recommend the Red Quinoa and Flaxseed Tortilla Chips (pictured above) from Central Market, if you live in Texas. This would also be great with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
1 large mango, peeled and diced
1/2 a red onion, diced
6 strawberries, stems removed, diced
3 kiwi, peeled and diced
3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 a bell pepper (preferably orange), seeded and diced
2 tablespoons jalepeno, seeded and minced fine (optional)
Small pinch of salt
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
The juice from 2 limes (use more or less depending on your preference)
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and serve. Can be stored in refrigerator for three days.
My kind of evening!
Love your photos. This is such a great recipe. My wife and I have been apart more this year than normal. It’s rough. Maybe I should rent Sex & The City next time.:)
This salsa sounds delicious! I never would have thought to add kiwi. I’m excited to try this.
Yummy!!!!
That sounds delicious! I love chips and salsa in almost any form. yum.
WOW! This recipe looks amazing — can’t wait to curl up with a good episode of SATC and try this myself!
Wishing lucky-duck you and your lucky-duck hubby safe travels,
Mikalee
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Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed. The salsa looks great and I hope you enjoy your European trip.
Yes! This sounds delicious. I make salsa all the time, but have never added kiwi. I will definitely have to try it out!
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Sounds like my evening last night! My man has been away for a month and a half. I do agree that absence makes the heart grow stronger 🙂
yummy…much better than the standard BORING one!
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That looks really yummy! Think I may try it today 🙂
In the same boat: husband is in Spain for work and a few days after he returns I’ll be the one leaving. I think I’ll make this on a movie night for one 🙂 Have a safe trip!
wow, what a gorgeous looking dish!!
That looks delish! Perfect for a hot summer day!
amazing! so going to make this!!
This sounds good! Definitely going to give it a try.
Congrats on being FP!
Yum. When my hubby is gone my ritual is about identical…sleeping with the pups, watching girly movies and eating guacamole for dinner. Thanks to you I have a new dip for those tortilla chips and a new idea for a bachelorette night!
I think I could eat guacamole for dinner every night….It’s probably a good thing I can’t.
gonna have to try this one, thanks!
mmm…looks so good! love the bright colours!
Perfect for summer.
I really felt like I could relate to your post 🙂 apart from never making salsa in my life (not that I don’t want to, I totally want to try your recipe); I have to completely agree on sex and the city and chips and salsa for some “me time.” Love it. Reading this was light and refreshing hehe
Wow, there really is everything but the kitchen sink is this recipe. Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I love fruit in salsa! No one ever agrees with me but with a recipe like this, they will have to!
Chips and Salsa for dinner?! Heck yes! Good stuff. Can’t wait to try it. Now if I could just get my husband to leave so that I don’t have to share! 🙂
I just bought a big ol’ mango (on sale for 59 CENTS!!!!) and was trying to think of a creative way to use it. This? Looks perfect!!!
59 cents!!!! Mangos are soooo good!
looks amazing…i wish the pics came to life. id hav a feast!
Looks tasty 🙂
This looks like a great summery snack! Tasty and refreshing- can’t wait to try it out.
Hey! We had some of this salsa left over from dinner so I used it as a topping on breakfast omlets the next morning. It was a great waker-upper combo! – Love, Dad
mmmm…I will have to try that next time!
thanks good work
Congrats! Never would have thought of putting all the fruit in there which is odd I guess since my favorite salsa is peach mango. LOL. I am gonna try this tonite! Thx!
i LOVE salsa…i plan to make this tonight! it’s super hot in Iowa, and this would be a perfectly refreshing snack this evening.
I love the title of this post! It sounds like a before and after on Wheel of Fortune LOL
Love the wonderful colours of your salsa! Beautiful!
Yum! This sounds perfect for summer entertaining… I love mangoes and strawberries together! Congrats on FB too 🙂
I think you might be a genius or something. I’m making that. Probably tonight for dinner. My kids and my husband will no doubt thank you for it.
Hopefully your family thinks your a genius when they try it 😉
That’s exactly what I do when my husband is out of town–love it! Can’t wait to try your recipe–looks so fresh!
i shared this with my wife. she loooooves this post. thank you so much.
Thanks for dropping by and sharing. I hope you guys give the recipe a whirl.
Would have never ever thought of combining strawberries and jalapenos ina salsa! Sounds seriously good though…. welcome to Europe!
Thanks! I didn’t want to leave 🙂
Love the idea but please explain the difference between ….
‘Juice of 2 limes’
and
‘The juice from 2 limes (use more or less depending on your preference)’
hmmmm….that was definitely a typo that I totally missed! Thanks so much for pointing it out!
This sounds amazing! Definitely a must try! Mmmm, corn might be a good addition as well 🙂
Thumbs up on the corn idea!
Beautiful salsa and great photos! Congrats on being Freshly Pressed. I came across another unusual and delicious salsa this past weekend at the Rocking Horse (Mexican) Restaurant in Manhattan. The vegetables were roasted first and then pureed in a food processor. The creamy texture allowed the salsa to cling to the tortilla chips instead of running off. Also delicious.
Thanks! That roasted veggie salsa sounds amazing! What a great idea.
Oh my I’m having a hunger attack now! lol
I especially like the photo of the onion. Looks like a maze. Here, have some cake. http://apocalypsecakes.wordpress.com
Yum Yum!!
I can relate – can definitely make a meal of salsa. Remember to pick up “organic” ingredients to stay healthy! GREAT PHOTOS!
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interesting spin on the salsa!
Mangoes, strawberries and kiwi in salsa?? This I gotta try! Normally I only use this combo of fruits in a fruit salad!
Congrats on making FP! 😀
I wonder how would it taste like…looks yummy…i wanna give it a try..nice pics you got there…
i’m starving now 😀
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Sounds yummy! Thanks for the inspiration. Congrats on being FP’d!
I normally add a pinch of salt to any of my salsas that I make, but I guess I wouldn’t have to with the natural sugars of the fruits included. Thanks for the recipe! I will definitely give this one a make and a taste!
this sounds beyond amazing!
I LOVE salsa.
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Great post, salsa and photos!
“Eat the rainbow”, no kidding! This looks delish, and a great way to use all my produce before traveling! Well done!
I LOVE your pictures. The focus, the bright colors – simply gorgeous!
P.S: Congratz on being Freshly Pressed 😉
sounds wonderful. I’d be feeling pretty lonely about now. But the 2 weeks in europe should fix all that :):):):) BTW FANTASTIC pictures. If you took these yourself you have enormous talent.
Let us know when you take some more pictures.
yummy !
looks delicious!!!
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I hope you washed out the kitchen sink before you made salsa in there.
I want to eat this……….
Super Yummy! Love it…
What stunning photograpy! Makes me hungry for a fresh, healthy lunch!
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What stunning photography! Makes me hungry for a fresh, healthy lunch!
Ax
http://www.meandmybiro.wordpress.com
Wow, the colours in that salsa are amazing! I love your photography!
And the name reminded me of the opening line of ‘I Capture the Castle’, “I write this sitting in the kitchen sink” x x
I so love salsa =)Love those photos. They are so mouth-watering…
so delicious. Wanna try this.
Looks delicious and delightful! Congrats on being Freshly Pressed!
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love your posts as always. Thanks and I’ll be sure to try this one.
Yum!
This sounds so delicious! I live in a city that just experienced a massive heat wave, and I’m so wishing I had seen this post during that – it seems like it would be the most refreshing thing to eat on a hot summers day. And I totally agree with using it as a meal replacement; sounds delicious and nutritious to me.
Love the recipe will be giving it a try !
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Wonderful site. Lots of helpful information here. I’m sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thanks for your sweat!
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