Luau Recipe "Mai Tai" Salsa

LUAU PARTY SUPPLIES AND DECOR

Luaus are the #1 summer party theme and there are a ton of awesome luau party supplies available from cool retro floral designs on paper goods to classic tiki mugs and decor. So why is it that luau food is somewhat limited to Kaluha Pork, Mahi Mahi, and Coconut Pudding? In an effort to offer recipes as colorful as the landscape of the Hawaiian Islands, I've come up with a Mai Tai Salsa which is a tasty luau appetizer when served with taro or tortilla chips.

• 1 1/2 cup seeded, diced Roma tomatoes
• 3/4 cup diced papaya
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon Jamaican rum
• 1 tablespoon Amaretto or crème de almond
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Cover salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let salsa stand for 1 hour at room temperature before serving so flavors blend. Serve along with taro chips or tortilla chips in a bowl.

Makes about 2 cups; about 10 to 12 servings