Strawberry Mango Salsa

This salsa is made with fruit and peppers, making it both sweet and hot. Give it a try!

Ingredients:

• 12 large fresh strawberries, chopped
• 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, diced
• 3 mini sweet peppers, seeds removed, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 1/4 medium red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt, finely ground
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a container and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
2. Drain excess liquid. Serve with gluten-free yellow or blue corn tortilla chips or use to top salad greens.

Variations:

1. For a milder salsa, use only half of the jalapeño pepper with the seeds removed. When handling hot peppers, it is wise to wear food handling gloves, or afterwards wash your hands well. Otherwise your skin may become irritated, and also your eyes if you should happen to rub them.
2. For a sweeter salsa, gently mix in 1 or 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup before placing in the refrigerator.

Yield:
Makes about two cups