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I have always wanted to try a salsa like this.   Its the combination of sweet fruit with the spark of an onion and cilantro, add the lime juice and it just sounded yummy.   The hubby grilled some pork chops and I made the salsa as a topping of sorts.  I loved it.  He liked them separate and even had some alternative ideas to use the salsa with - with some kind of chip or cracker.  Then I thought, those butter crackers, spread with cream cheese and topped with the salsa - would make an excellent appetizer.  My mouth is already watering.   Yummy.  Here is my version: 2 c diced fresh pineapple. 2 mangos, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced fine 3 scallions, diced 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped 2 limes, juiced pinch of kosher salt Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl.  Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so, to allow flavors to blend.  (Now, last night, I did use this within 30 minutes and ...

This recipe is my brother's favorite salsa!  He came over for dinner one evening when I was having TexMex (my carne asada tacos, famous guacamole and of course, homemade salsa).  He occasionally likes to dabble in cooking and was crazy about this, he took home several jars to keep.  He called one day and wanted to know how to make it, so I gave him the recipe.  He now likes to pass it off, with a few changes, as his own!  Mad, no!  Heck, thats what good cooking is all about.  Pay it forward with love! -  Jenni Photo by TAGilephotos@gmail.com 8 -10 fresh tomatillos (roasted first, then diced) 3-4 T olive oil ½ c red onion, small dice 1 t fine minced garlic 2-3 jalapenos (roasted whole first, then seeded and diced small) 3-4 medium, vine ripe tomatoes, seeded, small dice 3-4 limes, juiced 1-2 T finely chopped cilantro salt and pepper to taste Photo by TAGilephotos@gmail.com Rub tomatillos and jalapenos with olive oil.  Place on a hot...