2010 Golden Pineapple Salsa

By boandozzy

1/4 cup equals 20 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: Free food. Originally published as Golden Pineapple Salsa in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009, p46

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, onion, green pepper, lime juice and garlic. Stir in the mint, salt, cumin and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with your favorite pork, fish or poultry.
Yield: 2-1/2 cups.