Recipe: Quick Fruited Salsa (using canned fruit and black beans)

QUICK FRUITED SALSA

2 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp dried cilantro or 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chopped canned or fresh jalapeno pepper (or to taste)
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp. minced garlic (or to taste)

Drain oranges; let stand on several layers of paper towels to absorb moisture. Snip orange slices in half using kitchen shears; set aside.

Combine pineapple and remaining 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing well.

Add oranges, stirring gently to combine. Spoon mixture into wide-mouth jars; seal and refrigerate.

Serve as an appetizer with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to chicken, fish, or pork.

Makes about 5 cups
From: Debbie D., AL