Autumn Pear
Salsa
- 1 grapefruit
2 pears
1/2 cup chopped cherries
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic clove, crushed
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (see note)
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
- Working over a mixing
bowl, peel grapefruit, removing all white pith. Carefully section
then cut each section into thirds. Place in the bowl with any
accumulated juices.
- Peel and core pears then
dice. Add to the grapefruit with chopped cherries, finely chopped
red onion, crushed garlic clove, chopped jalapeno, grated lime
peel, and lime juice; toss well.
- Serve with meat or casserole
dishes.
Makes about 3 cups.
Cook's Note: Because hot
peppers contain oils that can burn your eyes, lips and skin,
protect yourself when working working with peppers by covering
one or both hands with plastic gloves or bags. Be sure to wash
your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes or face.