NEWSTravis London's Healthy Chic Eat of the Week!
July 8 2011, Published 7:33 a.m. ET
Travis London is all about eating and living well — the healthy and chic way — and every week, he’ll be sharing tips and recipes right here on OKmagazine.com. This week, Travis shares his recipe for a delicious mango and melon salsa!
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“Now with summer here, you can look forward to a lot more outdoor activities with family and friends. For your next family barbeque, skip the unhealthy traditional chips and dip and opt for my fresh mango and melon salsa with easy baked chips. It's a sure-time crowd pleasure and will make any barbeque healthier and chicer!” Travis tells OK!.
Delightfully Summer Mango and Melon Salsa with Baked Chips
(Serves Eight)
Salsa
Ingredients:
2 mangoes, peeled, cut into small cubes
1 kiwi fruit, peeled, cut into small diced pieces
1/2 cantaloupe, seeded, cut into small diced pieces
1/2 organic red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small organic jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
2 tbs. organic lemon juice
1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well. Place in refrigerator to chill for up to 2 hours.
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Chips
Ingredients:
4 whole-wheat flour tortillas, 8-inch size, cut into 8 wedges
Extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with oil on both sides and place in oven until crisp and golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Transfer to a wire rack or paper-towel lined sheet tray to drain and let cool.
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Tasty Tip: For a more salsa-like consistency, before chilling salsa you can pulse it a few times in a food processor or blender before chilling in the fridge.
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