FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH CINNAMON CHIPS

Lime and basil brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It’s best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip.

—NAVALEE HYLTON LAUDERHILL, FL



PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • MAKES:1/2 CUPS SALSA (64 CHIPS)


SALSA

1 medium pear, peeled and finely chopped

1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped

1 medium kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped

1 small peach, peeled and finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lime juice

3/4 teaspoon grated lime peel

3 small fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

3 fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

CINNAMON CHIPS

8 flour tortillas (8 inches)

Cooking spray

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. Lightly spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray; cut each into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Add tortillas and toss to coat.

3. Arrange wedges in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa.

Per 1/4 cup salsa with 4 chips: 124 cal., 2g fat (0 sat. fat), 0 chol., 118mg sod., 25g carb. (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges:1/2 starch.