(Family Features) - Few foods are as tasty, versatile - and downright wonderful - as salsa, with its chunky texture, bright colors and explosion of flavors. A creative salsa is the perfect way to mix up mealtime.
In Spanish, salsa means "sauce" and often conjures visions of the savory, tomato-based variety with spicy chiles that's popular in Mexican cuisine. However, there's a whole world of flavors to experiment with beyond the tomato.
Festive Beet Salsa starts with convenient, nutrient-packed pickled beets, kicked up with the punch of orange and lime. Mild green onions, cooling cilantro and peppery sweet ginger all add depth to the flavor profile. And it's easy, too. The salsa comes together fast when you start with convenient Aunt Nellie's pickled beets in glass jars. Just open the jar for farm-fresh taste - the peeling and pickling are already done for you.
Because the salsa is made with such simple, bold ingredients, there is no need to add additional oil or fat, which keeps the calories down. For a healthy appetizer, serve with crunchy whole-grain crackers or flatbread. Or enjoy it atop grilled chicken, fish or hearty portabellas for a flavor-packed, good-for-you supper. The "pairing possibilities" for Festive Beet Salsa are endless!
For more information, visit www.senecafoods.com.
Source : www.culinary.net
