Cucumber Pineapple Salsa With Dried Cranberries

Posted this refreshing, crispy, sweet salsa as requested. Using plump dried crenberries. If they are hard soak in warm water or apple juice drain then proceed with recipe. Drink the apple juice or add some to the salsa. This salsa is good on a bed of greens, with chips,inside wraps or grilled meat. If you don't like heat replace the jalapeno with 1-2 tablespoons of finely diced sweet red pepper.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  large cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup pineapple, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup  vidalia onion, fine chopped
• 2  tablespoons cilantro or 2  tablespoons parsley or 2  tablespoons mint, chopped
• 1  jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon white vinegar
• 1  garlic clove, finely minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  fresh grated gingerroot
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients chill and serve with grilled meats or use as a dip for chips.