Dips and Salsas

Ginger Clementine Pepper Salsa

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Dandy Summer Recipe Contest Second Place Winner

Ingredients:

2 medium-size ripe clementines, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
4 red radishes, sliced
3/4 cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium-size fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cp fresh snipped parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a medium-size bowl, stir together Clementine pieces, radishes, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice, ginger and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 6 hours) before serving, stirring a couple of times while chilling.
Suggested serving: Serve salsa with cooked chicken or pork.

Recipe provided by: Sherry Little

Meyer Lemon Fruit Glaze with Fresh Fig

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Makes: One salad for 5

Ingredients:

3 ea Meyer lemon
½ C Blue Agave nectar
½ T Lemon zest
1 basket Fresh Figs
Mint for Garnish

Directions:

  1. Into a small mixing bowl, squeeze lemon juice removing seeds and add zest.
  2. Whisk together with agave nectar, until emulsification begins, add more nectar if necessary.  Should glaze the back of a spoon lightly.
  3. Next wash and slice figs in half, place in a bowl.  Toss with a generous amount the citrus glaze like a dressed salad.

Finally add mint leaves, toss once and serve.  Enjoy!

Honey Citrus Vinaigrette featuring Meyer Lemon

Monday, October 15th, 2012

Makes: One large salad

 

Ingredients:

1 cup Meyer lemon juice
1/3 cup Apple cider vinegar
4 cloves Garlic
1 T Fresh thyme
3 T Honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

This recipe is quick and easy.  It’s great for use on summer salads with grilled fish or chicken.

  1. Simply add all ingredients to a blender.  Pulse until emulsified.
  2. Adjust seasoning to your liking and toss in a salad or use as a sauce.
  3. Enjoy!

Ginger Clementine Pepper Salsa

Friday, July 27th, 2012

Ginger Clementine Pepper Salsa
Dandy Summer Recipe Contest Second Place Winner

Ingredients:

2 medium-size ripe Dandy Clementines, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
4 red radishes, sliced 
3/4 cup yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium-size fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cp fresh snipped parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
1-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

In a medium-size bowl, stir together Clementine pieces, radishes, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, parsley, lime juice, ginger and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to 6 hours) before serving, stirring a couple of times while chilling.

Serve salsa over grilled chicken or pork or as a dip with your favorite chips.

Recipe submitted by Second Place Winner: Sherry Little