Tropical Fruit Salsa

By ldelmas

Pineapple, mango, kiwifruit and mandarin oranges are
tossed with a zesty dressing in this low-calorie side dish.
Serve it with grilled beef, chicken or fish.
MAKES: 8 servings
SERVING SIZE: 1/4 cup
YIELD: 2 cups
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 –1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped mango or peach
• 2 kiwifruit, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 1 5-ounce container mandarin orange sections, drained (about 1/2 cup) or 1/2 an 11-ounce can

Preparation

Step 1

To Make: In a medium bowl, combine mint, rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, and, if desired, crushed red pepper.
Add pineapple, mango, kiwifruit and mandarin orange sections; toss gently to coat. Makes 2 cups (8, 1/4-cup servings).

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories: 30
Carbohydrate (gm): 8
Dietary fiber, total (gm): 1
Sodium (mg): 14




Diabetic Exchanges:
Fruit (d.e): 1