Sweet-Hot Salsa

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 7

Ingredients

  • 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 small carrot, shredded (1/3 cup)
  • 1 small jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 2 days. Stir salsa before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
30
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
90mg
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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