Oregon Fruit presents The Queen of Tarts

Walking through the Farmer’s Market last weekend, several varieties of peppers, onions and herbs found their way into my shopping bag.  As I unloaded my purchases on the counter I immediately “visualized” salsa (the eating kind, not the dancing kind).  Mango Habanero and Peach Jalapeno came to mind but I thought, what about cherry and basil!  How about blueberry and cilantro with jalapenos? The sweet onions and peppers were a great combination with the fruit.  After serving them to my friends with some baked tortilla chips I took the leftover cherry salsa and served it with grilled chicken and it was a excellent-refreshing and lovely.  A little later in the week I used the blueberry as a salad dressing. I tossed some mixed greens with a bit of goat cheese (more market finds) with the salsa, threw in a few chopped pecans and topped with some leftover chicken and it was spectacular.  Very similar to a luncheon salad I had a fancy country club this week that cost a fortune.  So put on some music and make  some salsa. You might even be inspired to dance!