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Create Your Own Fruit Salsa

Cost/Serving: $0.35
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = ΒΌ cup
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped fresh fruit (melon [honeydew, cantaloupe, or watermelon], pineapple, mango, peach, strawberries, or papaya) or 1 (16- to 20-ounce) can pineapple or peaches, drained and finely chopped
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber (optional)
¼ cup finely chopped red or white onion
½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper (optional)
2 Tablespoons to ¼ cup fresh mint or cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
½ to 1 fresh hot chili, jalapeño or Serrano, seeded and finely chopped or use Tabasco™ or other hot sauce to taste
2 Tablespoons to ¼ cup lime juice or lemon juice
White or brown sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper (optional)

Directions:
1. In a medium size bowl, stir together all ingredients.
2. Taste and season with more sugar and lemon or lime juice if needed. Add salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve with grilled or broiled fish or chicken.

Caution: When handling hot peppers, the oils can cause burning and skin irritation. You can wear clean kitchen gloves or wash hands thoroughly after preparing. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM EYES.

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