Spicy Pomegranate and Pear Salsa

Sweet pomegranates and pears combine with bell pepper, onion, cilantro and spicy jalapeños in this easy fall salsa recipe.

Spicy Pomegranate & Pear Salsa
Nathan Lambrecht
Makes: 6 cups
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Recipe Created By: Cheryl Armstrong
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

  • 2 limes
  • 1 pound ripe red Anjou pears (about 3 small pears)
  • 1 pound ripe green Anjou or Bartlett pears (about 3 small pears)
  • 1⁄2  cup red onion, diced
  • 1⁄2  cup orange pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1⁄2  cup (4-ounces) pomegranate seeds
  • 3-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Zest and juice 2 limes into a glass mixing bowl.
  2. Core pears and dice into 1⁄2-inch pieces and toss, coating the pears completely in the lime zest and juice.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill at least 1 hour or overnight in an airtight container.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips.

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