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Pineapple Salsa recipe – 85 calories

Ingredients:
1 (500 ml) can pineapple chunks, drained or 1/2 pineapple, peeled
1 red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (cilantro)
1/2 red onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Chop the pineapple into small pieces to measure a total of 2 cups.
2. Core and seed the red pepper, then chop into small pieces (the same size as the pineapple pieces).
3. Finely chop the onion and coriander/cilantro.
4. Place all in a bowl.
5. Stir in the olive oil, lime juice and salt.
6. Refrigerate or serve right away (goes great with burgers, chicken, steaks or pork).

Servings: 3 cups

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 85
Calories from fat: 29
Total fat: 3.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 15.1g
Fiber: 2.3g
Protein: 1.1g
WW points: 2

Photo credit: Rita

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