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nullzero

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Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
« on: March 16, 2012, 06:14:28 PM »
Saved this recipe in my email, found it a while back online don't recall where.

Kiwano & Pineapple Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup diced kiwano melon
1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon pepper

How to make it

Combine melon, pineapple, jalapeno and onion in bowl.
In separate bowl whisk together oil, garlic, vinegar, lime juice and spices.
Pour over salsa and toss gently.
Grow mainly fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

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Re: Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 11:16:28 AM »
Sounds really good. What kind of melon could I substitute if I didn't have the kiwano? I haven't tasted one so not sure what would be similar lol.
Growing edible and ornamental tropicals and subtropicals and many night bloomers on 4 acres in zone 9a. Learning to live a more self sustainable lifestyle with chickens and other livestock.

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Re: Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 09:15:56 PM »
Sounds really good. What kind of melon could I substitute if I didn't have the kiwano? I haven't tasted one so not sure what would be similar lol.

Kiwano has a unique taste. To me it taste like sour/cucumber with a slight sweetness, and tropical tangy note.
Grow mainly fruits, vegetables, and herbs.