Roasted Red Pepper Pineapple Salsa

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Here's a new salsa option for an upcoming football party. And if you're in a rush, use roasted red peppers from a jar instead of roasting your own.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER PINEAPPLE SALSA

Serves 4

• ½ cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until served.

Nutritional information per serving size ¼ cup:

40 calories; 0 g total fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g transfat; 0 g monounsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 125 mg sodium; 10 g total carbohydrate; 1 g dietary fiber; 8 g total sugars; 1 g protein.

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These recipes are created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.