STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE SALSA WITH TOASTED POLENTA ROUNDS - Serves 6


1 roll of pre-made Polenta
1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and diced
or 1 can chopped
1 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped
2 tbs. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 medium red onion, diced, (1 cup)
3 green (spring) onions, finely chopped
3 tbs. of fresh cilantro, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 jalapeno chile, or habanero chili, stemmed
seeded, and finely chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste



In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and adjust seasoning. You can refrigerate until ready to serve, however, it is the best the day it is made.
It will keep up to one week in the refrigerator.

Cut the Polenta rolls into 1/4 inch circles. In a sauté pan heat 2 tsp. of olive oil. Place about 5 to 6 circles of Polenta in the pan and sauté a few minutes on each
side or until golden brown, or crisp. (You can grill the Polenta or put on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and put in a 350 oven and bake until golden brown)

Put the golden Polenta circles out on a plate and pour the strawberry-pineapple salsa over it. (you may also make a tower, layering the salsa and the Polenta
rounds as you build upwards).

MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS (32 FL.OZ)

From the kitchen of Andy LoRusso, The Singing Chef, www.singingchef.com