Food For Fitness: Fresh & Fruity Summer Salsas

Perfect for utilizing Summer’s colorful produce, these quick and easy salsas are excellent served hot or cold. Try these sweet and spicy dishes as a complement to grilled chicken, broiled wild salmon or pulled pork tacos. You can even enjoy them as a snack by mixing them with creme fraiche and serving with cold mashed sweet potatoes or gluten-free crackers. For maximum flavor and nutritional value, select fresh, local fruits that are ripe and somewhat firm so they’ll hold their shape after cutting. SWEET PEACH SALSA Ingredients (Yields 3 Cups)

• 2 peaches, pitted, chopped coarsely
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced thin
• 1 red onion, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 orange, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 jalapeño minced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
2. Cover and refrigerate to incorporate flavors for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 days.

ZESTY JICAMA SALSA Ingredients (Yields 4 Cups)

• 1/2 lb jicama, peeled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 4 apricots, pitted, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 tbs cilantro leaves, minced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, sliced thin
• 1 tbs chipotle chiles, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbs olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and toss lightly.
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipes from Cate's Nutrition Kitchen www.catesnutrition.com. Find more healthy recipes from Scottsdale Personal Trainers here.