Fruit Salsa

"Fruit salsa?" you're saying. "That doesn't even sound like a thing!!"

Well shut up, Jerkface, because it IS a thing. An AWESOME thing.

Our friends, Jeremy and Rox Taylor, made this for us. We were about as skeptical as they come. But man, we were blown away by how much taste this thing offers. It's not too sweet, and it's the perfect summer dish - bring it to a party, and watch people line up to be your friend. The cinnamon pita chips are available at Trader Joe's - they're an integral part of this amazing appetizer. (DW)

Seriously, I love fruit salsa! The ingredients in this recipe sound weird together, but you have to try it. It tastes so good. The original recipe also calls for chopped jalapeno peppers, but I always omit them when I make it. Use a small food processor to make chopping the strawberries and bell pepper easier.

1 cup finely chopped strawberries
1 orange, peeled & finely chopped
2 large or 3 small kiwi fruits, peeled & finely chopped
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, juices drained (about an 8 oz can)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup yellow or green bell pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours to allow the flavors to marinate together. Serve with cinnamon pita chips.

This recipe was given to me from our friend Roxanne and can also be found in the Better Homes & Garden Cookbook, New Cookbook- Bridal Edition. (AW)