Try this spicy pineapple salsa with grilled or broiled tuna, sautéed scallops, or chicken, turkey or ham.

Makes about 4 cups

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 small ripe pineapple
1 scallion, minced (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon canola oil
Juice of 1 large lime (3 tablespoons)
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Cut the top and skin off pineapple, remove the eyes and core. Finely dice the pineapple and place in a glass bowl. Add scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, oil and lime juice. Toss to mix completely. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per tablespoon: 7 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 13 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: Free Food