Colors are the Smiles of Nature

This is going to be a short post, but long enough so that I can tell you how amazing this salsa is. I mean, can we just take a minute to talk about the color? I absolutely love bright colors. Especially colors that remind me of summer - they have a way of making me smile. I'm a big color/texture person. If it's off, I'm not happy. I love the contrast in color between the cilantro, mango, and kiwis. The festive colors makes me wish summer was here already. Let's move on to the texture for a minute. The mango is really the main "body" in this dish. The kiwi has such a light texture, emphasizing the texture of the mango. If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can substitute flat leaf parsley or fresh mint. I encourage you to make this salsa yourself and have fun with it. It's very versatile and is sure to please.


I first made this salsa over two years ago. It was served with a honey-glazed pork loin, served over rice pilaf. Hello! Match made in heaven. I was hooked, and ended up making it 3 times that week. It normally doesn't last through the rest of the day around my house, but for a normal portion size, it should serve 4-6. It can be served with pork, tilapia, shrimp, and salmon. My favorite pairing still is with a simple pork. This last time that I made it, we paired the salsa with a center cut pork chop, served with rice pilaf, Parmesan crusted roasted zucchini and squash, and fresh baby bell peppers. Delish! Try it out and see how you like to serve it.

Mango-Kiwi Salsa


Ingredients:
2 ripe mango, chopped
4 ripe kiwi, chopped
Generous handful of cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste




Directions:
Combine mango, kiwi, and cilantro in bowl. Whisk together olive oil, salt and pepper, and add to fruit. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. 
This dish is even better if you refrigerate it overnight, but if you can't wait that long, then have it.