I will never refer to this surgery as #strangebutgood.
The results, yes. Surgery, no.
I am very grateful to Amalia for picking up the strange torch this week while I eat food that is strange to me – plain (“normal”) foods. Thanks to Momma for keeping me fed!
This wasn’t planned, but Amalia even jumped on my strawberry obsession with this creation! I can’t wait to try her Strawberry Salsa out when I’m back in the kitchen. Maybe over a salad? With bacon… 😉
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Hi everyone! My name is Amalia and I blog over at Live, Travel, Eat, and Run.
Today I’m excited to be contributing to Laura’s Strange But Good series. This idea came to me on my run this morning. I had strawberries, tomatoes, an onion, and an avocado left in the house and needed to do something with them for lunch!
I love all of those foods; I just would never think to put them all together. As soon as I did, my salsa creation was born.
I am not a cook, and usually can’t pull dinner together in time. However, this was an exception to the rule and I’m proud of how it turned out!
Strawberry-Tomato Salsa with Avocado & Mint
- 1 container baby or grape tomatoes
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1/2 C red onion
- 1/4 C fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime
- 2 T balsamic vinegar
- 1 avocado
Chop up the tomatoes and strawberries as fine as you want for your salsa (I like ‘em chunky) and toss them in a big bowl. Then, dice the red onion and add it to the pile.
Gracefully (or not so gracefully on my part) rip or tear or cut your mint leaves until they’re tiny and throw them in as well.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice over your mix and add the 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar. Stir and you have your salsa! It keeps well in the fridge for a few days.
When you’re ready to eat it, chop up an avocado and place on top or stir in. I don’t mix in the avocado right away since it doesn’t keep as well in the fridge and gets all mushy.
I just love the sweetness of the strawberries mixed with the tang of the mint and the acidity of the tomatoes and onion! Enjoy with tortilla chips or on a salad.
Modify: Like it spicy? Add a jalapeno (I hate spicy).
Modify: Like cilantro? Throw it in! I’m sure it would be a great addition. I just dislike the taste of cilantro so furiously.
Modify: Not a vegan? Melt some cheese on top. Strawberries and cheese are just another strange but good combination you can try!
Enjoy! And feel free to come visit me on my website , Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest!
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How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week?
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Thanks to everyone again for all the support (get it? bra… support… 😉 ). Come back for a marvelous ball-related post on Monday!
Do you like a fruity salsa?
What is your favorite plain food when you’re not feeling well?
Hope you are resting & not feeling to much like a truck ran over your boobies & upper bod! HUGS!!!!!!!!!
Great recipe by Amalia – the colors are vibrant & perfect for the warmer summer weather & cookouts!
Rest rest rest and, you know, start browsing figleaves.com for some fun new stuff in your new size 🙂 Boobs are awesome 🙂 Dress em up 🙂
OMG – I love it!!!
Hope you are resting easy! Love strawberries and red onions. Magical combo!
This sounds really good, Amalia! I love unusual flavor combos. I’d probably add a little spicy to it but overall Yum!! Sending good thoughts to Laura…feel better Soon!!
That’s a great idea! Some jalapeno would be delish!
I love that we were both channeling Laura and her strawberry (and for me, egg) obsession(s) this week. 🙂
Not only do I think mint is the perfect accompaniment to all fruit, I love fruity salsa. I just made a similar salsa with blueberries this week and was thinking about using mint in the next batch!
I dont know why, but “fruity salsa” makes me giggle.
favorite plain food when not feeling well is plain oatmeal, plain toast, chicken noodle soup, and gatorade or coconut water!
It was so werid – I couldn’t stand anything hot. So I ate ice cream. 🙂
Hope you’re feeling okay, Laura! Recover well!! Mmm, strawberries and avocado, two of my favorites!
Thank you! I’m a fan of anything with avocado, I think. 🙂
Awesome salad! I have actually had something similar to this believe it or not. I love sweet and spicy together!
Ooooo, strawberries are so good right now! Happy Friday!
Mmmm… strawberries go with anything. Glad to hear you survived your boobification. Now REST.
LMAO! Boobification. How are you feeling??
I think this sounds good! I have been combining fruit with more savory types of food a lot lately. I love the sweet/savory combination.
Laura – I hope you are feeling well and taking care of yourself!
Oh my, this sounds fantastic!! I LOVE when salsas contain fruit! 🙂
I would SO add jalapeno. Bring on the spice! Great recipe idea, Amalia. I think my favorite fruit salsa is a mango avocado salsa that I’ll make every once in a while.
Me too!!! I bet it would be good baked into a red pepper, actually…
I”m all about that combo, plus cheese!!
p.s.
How are you feeling? Been thinking about you!
Sounds delicious.mmmi love strange food! 🙂
This sounds fabulous and right in line with my strawberry bender lately.
We need to combine our benders. And add blenders. And booze. Party!!!
Sounds like a plan.