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  Papaya & vegetable salsa
 
Yield: 3 Cups
 
1 lg Papaya; peeled seeded -- finely chopped      1 c Seeded tomatoes -- (finely chopped)
1/2 c Peeled seeded cucumber -- (finely chopped)      1/4 c Finely chopped green onion
3 tb Fresh lime juice      1 tb Chopped fresh cilantro
1 tb Seeded jalapeno chili
 -- (finely chopped) Low-fat tortilla chips Here's a pretty and fresh-tasting salsa that is great with low-fat tortilla chips. Celery sticks and bell pepper strips also make good healthful "scoops". DIRECTIONS: =========== Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips. Per 2-tablespoon serving: calories 10; fat 0; sodium 2 mg; cholesterol 0 Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in: Bon Appetit (June 1993) Typed for you by Karen Mintzias