Fresh Fig Salsa

Recipe courtesy of California Fresh Figs.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups (1 pound) fresh firm-ripe figs, stem medium and diced
2 fresh green onions, sliced crosswise
2 medium tomatoes; peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 cup peeled and diced mango
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and chill several hours to blend flavors.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 83; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 21g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 1g; Sodium: 7mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Fresh Figs.