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Popping Pomegranate Salsa

This is the perfect dish for winter. It is bright and fresh and has a "pop" that makes every bite exciting. This recipe is great as an appetizer with whole wheat pita chips or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. This recipe is kid-approved!

  • 10 minutes
  • 3 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 large pears, diced
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 ounce pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix until well incorporated. Serve over chicken or fish or as a snack with whole wheat pita chips.

Ingredients

Serving Size:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories143
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Linoleic Acid0 g
α-Linolenic Acid0 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates36 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars24 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein2 g
Minerals
Calcium26 mg
Potassium370 mg
Sodium200 mg
Copper223 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium21 mg
Phosphorus46 mg
Selenium1 mcg
Zinc0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A6 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C17 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K21 mcg
Folate39 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin0 mg
Choline14 mg

Source:

  • Created by Brighter Bites, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program