Mangos and papayas are not only delicious, but they both boast impressive nutritional profiles. This colorful salsa recipe is a yummy side dish for chicken and fish, or as a topping for tacos. Enjoy with tortilla chips for an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped into chunks
• 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped into chunks
• ¼ to ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
• juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir gently to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Makes 6 servings. Approximate nutrients per serving: 48 calories, 1 gram protein, 0 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber, 102 milligrams sodium, 17 milligrams calcium.

Recipe adapted from tasteslovely.com