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Title: Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
Post by: nullzero 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.
Title: Re: Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
Post by: sultry_jasmine_nights 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.
Title: Re: Kiwano & Pineapple salsa
Post by: nullzero 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.