3. Pineapple salsa
You will need:
½ pineapple (peeled and chopped into small pieces)
½ red onion (peeled and chopped into small pieces)
2 mini, sweet red peppers (diced into small pieces)
2 mini orange sweet peppers (diced into small pieces)
2tbsp lemon or lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2tbsp fresh cilantro (minced)
1tbsp Mexican chili lime seasoning
Salt, to taste
How to make:
Place the pineapple, red onion, red pepper, and orange pepper pieces into a large mixing bowl.
Add the Mexican seasoning, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well until everything is well combined.
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Alternatively, you can also cover and store this refreshing appetizer in the refrigerator for later use.
4. Fig crostini
You will need:
1 baguette (sliced into 12-inch slices)
4 figs (cleaned, stems removed, and thinly sliced)
6-8tbsp goat cheese or blue cheese (crumbled)
1tbsp olive oil
1tsp balsamic vinegar
½tsp black pepper powder
¼tsp sea salt
How to make:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
Place the fig slices in a bowl and add vinegar, pepper, and salt. Mix well and let the fig slices sit for around 15 minutes until the flavors blend.
Put the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over them. Put the sheet into the oven and lightly toast the baguette slices for seven minutes until they turn light golden.
Spread a tablespoon of goat cheese on each baguette slice and top it with fig mixture.
Serve this delectable crostini immediately along with a fresh, homemade mocktail.
