Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Black Bean Jicama Fruity Fruit Salsa



What to name this random concoction... I don't know, and I barely even remember what all's in here since I made this a few weeks ago and lots of life has happened since then :) The idea behind this salsa of sorts is really just to combine fresh seasonal southwest flavors, savory & sweet, to then pile high on grilled flank steak, chicken or tortilla chips - how can you go wrong. Mix in your own ideas/herbs, etc, and enjoy!

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup jicama
  • 1 mango
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1/2 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 kiwis
  • 1 can rinsed black beans
  • juice & zest of one lime
  • splash of red wine vinegar
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic
  • olive oil
  • cayenne or red pepper flakes
  • cumin
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • *optional, lots of fresh avocado!
Preparation:

Dice, quarter, chop up in any 'ol way, the veggies & fruit of your choice. Dress with olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt & pepper and any other spice/seasoning you choose, remembering the standard 3:1 ratio for dressings: (3 parts oil to 1 part acid/vinegar, in this case, lime juice or red wine vinegar + seasoning). *I would have added heaps of avocado, but I served a deconstructed guacamole the same night, but didn't get a picture before it got eaten :)

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