Recipe: Beyond Borders Tangerine Lime Salsa

Why settle for an ordinary salsa when you can have something this good? Tangy limes and sweet tangerines mingle in this amazing, fresh Asian-inspired twist on a fresh summer salsa. Ginger, cilantro, and hot peppers accent the bright fresh citrus flavors, and will have your taste buds singing a sweet summer song!

Beyond Borders Tangerine Lime Salsa

Ingredients:

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4 tangerines, peeled, seeds removed, segmented
2 limes, 1 zested and both juiced
1 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp grated ginger root
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp chopped green onion
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 Tbsp habanero or jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped fine

Directions:

1. Hold the tangerine segments over a glass bowl and, using sharp kitchen shears, cut up into small pieces, dropping into the bowl. You can cut the segments up with a knife but make sure you can capture the juice.
2. Zest 1 lime into bowl, then juice both limes into the bowl.
3. Add to the bowl all the remaining ingredients, mixing to combine.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
5. Makes about 2 cups of salsa.
6. Use as a side with grilled fish or in seafood tacos or wraps.

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The Lemon & Lime Cookbook
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