Mango Salsa

Sometimes grilled chicken sounds so boring and unappetizing to me. BUT, bring mango salsa into the picture and it's a whole different story.  I love this stuff.  It adds a lot of color and flavor pizzazz (I just made that term up) to grilled chicken.  

I went camping in the desert last night for the first time.  It was an adventure, to say the least.  A fun and sleepless adventure.  I took marinated chicken to grill and this mango salsa.  It made for an easy and delicious camping dinner: just throw the chicken on the grill, top with a huge mound of mango salsa, and enjoy while sitting on the beautiful beach.  Perfect.   

I didn't give super exact amounts in the recipe below.  You can make this the way you like and use more or less of certain ingredients depending on your tastes and preferences.  The ingredients are all so good, you really can't go wrong!     

MANGO SALSA

• 2 large ripe mangoes, diced  
• 1 red bell pepper, diced 
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• cilantro, chopped
• juice of 1 lime
• olive oil
• salt and pepper 

Combine mangoes, red peppers, red onion, and cilantro.  

Add lime juice and drizzle with olive oil.  

Add salt and pepper to taste.   

Serve on top of grilled chicken and cous cous, if so desired.   

Source:  Marsha Porter

Corn & Bean Salsa

This is another recipe from one of my co-workers.  It makes for a great recess snack!  I've tried lots of versions of this salsa/salad and I like this one the best.  It's a little unusual that it has Italian dressing in it, but trust me, it's tasty.  It's great with tortilla chips, on top of enchiladas, or as a little side salad.

CORN & BEAN SALSA

• 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 4-5 roma tomatoes, diced
• 3-4 avocados, diced
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing, prepared according to package directions
• Kosher salt, to taste

Combine beans, corn, green onions, and tomatoes. 

Right before serving add avocados, lime juice, and cilantro. 

Add dressing (however much you'd like) and mix.

Add salt to taste.