Enjoy this Fall Favorite: Fresh Apple Salsa

Apple salsa brings together the fresh flavor of delicious fall apples and healthy nutrients. Apples are packed with a soluble fiber called pectin and powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. These two key nutrients reduce blood cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of artery-clogging plaque.

Serve fresh apple salsa with roasted chicken or pork, black beans or with tortilla chips as a dip.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced peeled Fuji or Jonagold apple (about 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

Preparation:

1. Combine all ingredients, stirring well.

Nutritional Information:
Amount per serving

• Calories: 21
• Fat: 0.1g
• Saturated fat: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
• Protein: 0.2g
• Carbohydrate: 5.7g
• Fiber: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 0.0mg
• Iron: 0.1mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Calcium: 4mg

The recipe makes 12 servings.

This recipe is courtesy of Kathy Farrell-Kingsley, Cooking Light (October 2010).