Mango Salsa with....Everything!

Mango Salsa....delicious and nutritious!

Chicken Thigh's from the grill with mango salsa

Mango salsa is so versatile.....it can be served with chips as an appie, as  side dish to your main meal, or even just as a quick snack.   It can jazz up leftovers, or use it as a topper for salad instead of your standard dressing.    We BBQ'd some chicken a few nights ago and had it with mango salsa, pan fried peppers and tortillas.  It was a delicious meal that was not only nutritious, but kid AND adult friendly!   And for those who need gluten free, corn tortilla's are a great option.  

Mango salsa jazzin' up leftover slow cooked beef

Mango salsa ingredients are versatile, and really whatever you want.  I have two good friends who make AWESOME mango salsa....which inspired me to make my own.  It's never the same twice, but it is always fantastic!

2 ripe mangos (if you don't know how to cut a mango, see the link below)

1/2 diced cucumber

1/2 finely diced red pepper

1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

1 - 2 ripe tomatoes, diced

Juice of 1 lime

Optional ingredients:  jalapeno peppers, poblano peppers, diced avocado, onion

Chop above ingredients and mix together.  Can keep in fridge for up to 3 days, though if using avocado, mixture may not last as long.  Enjoy!

Optional ingredients:  jalapeno peppers, poblano peppers, diced avocado, onion

http://localfoods.about.com/od/onionsleeks/ss/How-To-Cut-A-Mango.htm

Pomegranate Granola with Vanilla Yogurt

A picture is worth a thousand words....and just look at how pretty this looks!   A delicious and easy weekday breakfast (weekends are reserved for bacon and eggs!).

I bought the pomegranate seeds at Costco for $7.99 for a double container...all ready to sprinkle on whatever...be it salad or breakfast!

What to do:

• Scoop your favourite vanilla yogurt in a bowl...mine is the Oikos 2 % vanilla
• Sprinkle on 1/3 - 1/2 cup of granola (I used Nature's Path Pumpkin Granola)
• Top with pomegranate seeds

It is refreshing, and has a source of protein, fruit and grain combined in one bowl.  

Pomegranate seeds may be small, but they are mighty!  Take a look at what the some of the health benefits are:

• rich in vitamin C
• rich in antioxidants that have heart health and anti-cancer benefits
• source of vitamin K (essential in proper blood clotting and also helps maintain healthy bones)

So next time you are at Costco, buy those pomegranate seeds!  Throw them in your salad, have them for a snack, toss them on top of your granola!  Your heart (and the rest of you) will love you for it!