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Put A Summer Spin On Your Regular Old Salsa

What better way to use this season's bounty of fruit?
Lisa Capretto

Brighten up your standard salsa offering with this sweet spin on the savory snack. Four juicy fruits, a tangy touch of lemon and a fresh burst of mint combine to make a confetti-like summer dip you'll want to make year-round.

Strawberry Salsa

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Ingredients

Juice from 1 lemon

1 lb. strawberries

2 apples

2 kiwis

1/2 lb. raspberries

3 Tbsp. jam

Fresh mint, to taste

Directions

Finely chop the apples and strawberries. Remove the skin from the kiwis and dice the fruit. Chop fresh mint as well, reserving some whole leaves for garnish.

Combine all ingredients -- lemon juice, strawberries, apples, kiwis, raspberries, jam and chopped mint -- into a bowl, mix well and top with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Serve with cinnamon sweet potato chips, tortilla chips or graham crackers.

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