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Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Yield: 8 (1/3 c. salsa per serving)
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes, 2000, p. 206

INGREDIENTS:

5 (1 inch) slices fresh pineapple
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
cooking spray
1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. minced crystallized ginger
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 drained, canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Place first 3 ingredients on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Discard stems and seeds from bell peppers; dice pineapple and bell peppers.
  4. Combine pineapple, bell peppers, onion, and remaining ingredients; toss gently.

NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Healthy Units: 1 per serving
Cal=36; Fat=.4g; Protein=.6g; Carb=8.7g; Fiber=1.1g; Chol=0mg; Iron=.7mg; Sodium=11mg; Calcium=13mg

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