Papaya-Avocado Salsa

MAKES 3 CUPS VEGAN 81

Ripe, fresh papaya adds tropical flare to this guacamole-style salsa. It's great as a dip with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables or whole-grain crackers.

2 ripe medium avocados, peeled, pitted

and diced

1 ripe papaya, peeled, halved, seeded,

and diced

1 large ripe tomato, diced

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

Juice of 1 large lime

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mash with a large spoon until well-blended. 

Transfer salsa to serving bowl and serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a condiment with 

Chayote-Potato Cakes

.PER 1/4-CUP SERVING: 67 CAL.; 1 G PROT.; 5 G TOTAL FAT (1 G SAT. FAT); 

7 MG CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 101 MG SOD.; 3 G FIBER.