Cranberry Salsa

Makes 8 servings. Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
4 oz 100% cranberry juice blend
1½ cups diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh cranberries, sliced thin*
¼ cup ripe medium avocado, diced
½ cup pineapple, diced
½ cup scallions (including green tops), sliced thinly
2 Tbsps. lemon juice
¼ cup jalapeno peppers, chopped fine
2 cloves crushed garlic (1 tsp.)
Fresh ground pepper, as desired

Place juice into a saucepan. Boil for about 5 minutes until reduced to about 1
Tbsp of syrup. Place the reduced juice and all remaining ingredients into a medium bowl and stir until incorporated. Chill and serve immediately with favorite chips and vegetables.

* Fresh cranberries may be stored in your freezer for up to 1 year.