Papaya and vegetable salsa

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largePapaya; peeled, seeded, finely chopped
1cupSeeded tomatoes (finely chopped)
½cupPeeled seeded cucumber (finely chopped)
¼cupFinely chopped green onion
3tablespoonsFresh lime juice
1tablespoonChopped fresh cilantro
1tablespoonSeeded jalapeno chili (finely chopped)
Low-fat tortilla chips

Directions

Here's a pretty and fresh-tasting salsa that is great with low-fat tortilla chips. Celery sticks and bell pepper strips also make good, healthful "scoops".

DIRECTIONS: Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Per 2-tablespoon serving: calories, 10; fat, 0; sodium, 2 mg; cholesterol, 0

Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in: Bon Appetit (June 1993) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias Submitted By JOELL ABBOTT On 05-19-95