Title: Papaya & Vegetable Salsa
Categories: Spread Sauce Lowfat Vegan Appetizer
Yield: 3 Cups

1	lg	Papaya; peeled, seeded, - finely chopped
1	c	Seeded tomatoes - (finely chopped)
1/2	c	Peeled seeded cucumber - (finely chopped)
1/4	c	Finely chopped green onion
3	tb	Fresh lime juice
1	tb	Chopped fresh cilantro
1	tb	Seeded jalapeno chili - (finely chopped)
		Low-fat tortilla chips

Here's a pretty and fresh-tasting salsa that is great with low-fat tortilla chips. Celery sticks and bell pepper strips also make good, healthful "scoops".

DIRECTIONS: =========== Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Per 2-tablespoon serving: calories, 10; fat, 0; sodium, 2 mg; cholesterol, 0

Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in: Bon Appetit (June 1993) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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