Pomegranate Pear Salsa

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Ingredients

1 pomegranate, seeded
2 pears, diced (any variety would work)
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
juice from 1 lime
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
optional: white wine vinegar, salt, pepper

Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl. Taste. If acid is needed add a couple splashes of white wine vinegar. You can also add more lime juice and salt and pepper if desired.

Adapted from a recipe from quirksandtwists.com