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Kiwi Salsa
July 27th, 2011Unfeatured3 to 4 kiwis, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 cup jicama, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced sweet red or yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small jalapeño pepper, minced, seeds and veins removed
1/4 teaspoon saltCombine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Chill briefly and serve.
Cumin-Grilled Salmon With Kiwi Salsa
May 1st, 2010UnfeaturedIngredients:
For salsa:
4 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honeyFor Fish:
4 (6-ounce) wold-caught salmon filleets (about 1 inch thick), skinned
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprila
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Mix all salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and set aside.
2. Rinse salmon and pat dry. In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, chili powder, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Rub mix over salmon and place in a bowl. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat or set your oven to high broil. Place salmon on a grill rack and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning carefully; or place in a grill pan 4 to 6 inches from your oven's heat source, and broil for 10 minutes.
4. Spoon salsa over warm fish and serve.
Suggestion: Serve with a side of steamed asparagus. Trim asparagus ends, lightly peel spears, and steam for 5 to 10 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
Nutritional analysis: 338 calories; 15 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 92 mg cholesterol; 35g protein; 17 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 87 mg sodium
In Season: Kiwi
November 1st, 2008Tired of apples, pears, and other fall fruits? Slice open a kiwi. This fuzzy piece of produce is packed with heart-healthy nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and vitamins C and E. Research shows eating kiwis daily may help prevent heart disease and stroke by limiting the blood’s ability to form life-threatening clots and by lowering triglycerides—fats that thicken the blood.
