Mango Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

2 Mangos

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

2 Jalapenos

1 Small Red Onion

1 Small Bunch of Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lime

Pinch of Salt

Directions

1.) Chop mangos, red pepper, green pepper, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro

2.)  Mix all together in a medium bowl

3.)  Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt

4.)  Mix and Enjoy

**You can eat right away but I always refrigerate for at least an hour before serving

Spring Sangria

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Pinot Grigio

1 can of Lime La Croix

1 cup of Lime Juice

1 cup of Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 cup of Sugar

1 cup of Water

3 cups of Strawberries, sliced

2 Oranges, sliced

6-8 Limes (2 sliced, 6 for juicing)

1 Package of Fresh Mint

Simple Syrup

1.  On the stove top over medium heat mix sugar, water and 2 cups of strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Once at a boil simmer for 10 minutes
2. Strain syrup mixture into a cup and use a spoon to smash strawberries to get all of the juices out.  You can then throw away the excess smashed strawberries.  Let syrup cool

Directions

1. Squeeze limes to make 1 cup of juice (you can also use lime juice concentrate)
2. Pour 2 bottles of Pinot Grigio, 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup, 1 cup lime juice, and 1 can of lime La Croix into a pitcher
3. Place sliced oranges, limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the Sangria
4. Chill until ready to serve
5. Fill each glass with ice, orange, lime, and strawberry slices.  Pour Sangria into each glass and top with mint leaves

Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 bag of Baby Spring Salad Mix (or lettuce of choice)

1 can of Chick Peas

1 small container of Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Red Onion, sliced into thin rings (I only used 1/4 of the onion)

1/2 cup of Pepperoncini Rings

1/4 cup of Provolone Cheese, sliced or cubed thin

1/4 cup of Salami, sliced thin

Italian Dressing (I used store bought)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix in Lettuce, sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Rings, Provolone Cheese, Salami, Chick Peas
2. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
3. Top with Italian dressing and mix the salad together
4. Chill until ready to serve

Spring Food Board

Peach Rose Sangria

Ingredients

1 Bottle of One Hope Sparkling Rose

1 Bottle of One Hope Rose

1 cup of Triple Sec

1/2 cup of Water

1/2 cup of Sugar

1 bag of Frozen Sliced Peaches

1 bag of Frozen Raspberries

Directions

1.)  In a saucepan over medium heat bring water and sugar to a boil to create a simple syrup.  Set aside and let cool

2.)  Add Sparkling Rose, Rose, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, Peaches, and Raspberries to a pitcher.  Stir until all mixed together

3.)  Chill until ready to serve

Tangerine Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup of Lemon Juice

1 cup of Tangerine Juice

5-10 sprigs of fresh Mint

3/4 cup of Sugar

9 cups of water

8-10 slices of Lemons

8-10 slices of Tangerines

Directions

1.)  In a saucepan bring to a boil 1 cup of water, 3/4 cups of sugar, and 5 sprigs of mint to create simple syrup.  Discard mint sprigs.   Set aside and let cool

2.)  Squeeze fresh lemons and tangerines to create 1 cup of lemon juice and 1 cup of tangerine juice

3.)  In a pitcher combine Lemon Juice, Tangerine Juice, Simple Syrup, and remaining 8 cups of Water

4.)  Mix all ingredients together and add fresh mint sprigs, lemon and tangerine slices

5.)  Chill until ready to serve