Title: Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa
Categories: Diabetic Appetizer Fruit
Yield: 6 Servings

3	c	Chopped watermelon
1/2	c	Green bell peppers, chopped
2	tb	Lime juice
1	tb	Chopped cilantro
1	tb	Chopped green onion
1	tb	Jalapeno peppers, chopped*
1/2	ts	Garlic salt

* Use up to 2 TBS. chopped jalapenos, depending on taste.

Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve on sliced oranges or cheese-filled manicotti. Or, top 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup salsa and serve with chips. PER SERVING: 1/2 cup = calories ~ 31, protein - 1 g., fat - .4 g., carbohydrates - 7 g., cholesterol - 0, sodium - 156 mg. FROM: Light & Easy Meals from Family Circle Magazine issue August 1992. NOTE: lower sodium figure by using garlic powder in place of garlic salt and adding lite salt to taste.

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