Fresh Fruit Salsa

Fruit salsas are very versatile; serve as a condiment at your next barbecue as well as an appetizer with the traditional chips.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced fresh or canned pineapple (preferably fresh)
3/4 cup diced mango
3/4 cup diced papaya
1/2 cup diced green apple
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 package tortilla chips for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients. Cover; chill before serving. (May be prepared one day in advance.)
2. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

Makes about 3 cups.

Recipe provided courtesy of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.