Enjoy this festive Mardi Gras colored treat. The salsa is loaded with Vitamin C and Monosaturated Fats (anti-inflammatory) and serves as a healthy alternative to other chips and dips you may normally serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1½ cups diced pineapple
• 1 avocado, diced
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• Salt to taste
• Tortilla chips to serve

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine black beans, pineapple, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.
2. Season with salt to taste.
3. Serve with baked chips and veggies or use as a garnish on top of fish or chicken.

What is your favorite healthy dip alternative?