Pear Salsa

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 med onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 lg garlic clove, chopped fine
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
2 medium tomatoes -- seeded and chopped coarsely
2 to 3 pears -- peeled & chopped

Heat oil in medium frying pan. Saute onion until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add green pepper, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, oregano, basil and Tabasco sauce; cook 2 minutes.

Remove frying pan from heat and stir in tomatoes and pears. Cover and refrigerate.

Make 5 cups
Source: The Vancouver Sun September, 1994