Southwestern Apricot Salsa

Sweet apricots add color and a delightful sweet bite to this savory Southwestern salsa. Serve as an accompaniment with grilled meats, poultry or seafood, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can apricots in syrup, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine apricots, onion, cilantro, olive oil, jalapeño, lime juice, lime peel, vinegar, cumin, salt, and white pepper in a mixing bowl; stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until served.

Makes about 2 cups.