quick recipes to fix salsa's..

CORN-PINEAPPLE SALSA

If guests arrive unexpectedly, throw together this quick corn-pineapple salsa and serve with a bowl of chips. It also goes great with broiled chicken breast or broiled salmon fillet as a main course.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) Del Monte Whole Kernel Golden Sweet Corn, drained
1 can (8 oz.) Del Monte Crushed Pineapple In Its Own Juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped green and/or red sweet pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
DIRECTIONS:

Stir together corn, pineapple, sweet pepper, cilantro and jalapeno in medium bowl. Garnish with additional cilantro and jalapeno peppers, if desired. Substitute other canned corn such as Whole Kernel Fiesta Corn or Whole Kernel White Corn.

SALSA VERA CRUZ

Give your taste buds a little kick. This quick salsa will spice up mixed greens salads, tortilla or pita chips. Top grilled prawns and rice with it, too, for a delicious dinner.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Del Monte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chilies
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup salsa
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 to 2 tsp. minced jalapeño chile
DIRECTIONS:

Combine undrained tomatoes, orange, onions, cilantro, salsa, oil and jalapeño in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.