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Try a new salsa for your next party

Avocado Salsa Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 (2.25 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix corn, olives, red bell pepper and onion.

2. In a small bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cider vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour into the corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.

3. Stir avocados into the mixture before serving.

Spicy Bean Salsa Ingredients:

1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine black-eyed peas, black beans, corn, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers and tomatoes. Season with Italian-style salad dressing and garlic salt; mix well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight to blend flavors.

Salsa De Tomatillo Ingredients:

10 tomatillos, husked 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place tomatillos in a nonreactive saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos soften and begin to burst, about 10 minutes.

2. Drain tomatillos and place in a food processor or blender with onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend to desired consistency.

Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Ingredients:

2 kiwis, peeled and diced 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced 8 ounces raspberries 1 pound strawberries 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor 0 (10 inch) flour tortillas Butter flavored cooking spray 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.

4. Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture.