Popping Pomegranate Salsa

This is the perfect dish for winter. It is bright and fresh and has a "pop" that makes every bite exciting. This recipe is great as an appetizer with whole wheat pita chips or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. This recipe is kid-approved!

Serves 3 · Fruits

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Ingredients

Units: US Metric
  • 240 ml pomegranate seeds (approximately 1 pomegranate)
  • 2 large pears, diced
  • 30 ml shallots (finely diced)
  • 60 ml cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 30 g pomegranate juice (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 ml salt
  • 1 ml garlic powder
  • 1 ml black pepper

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until well incorporated. Serve over chicken or fish or as a snack with whole wheat pita chips.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories143
Protein2.0 g
Fat1.0 g
Carbs36.0 g
Fiber7.0 g
Sodium200 mg

Source

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)