Papaya and Red onion Salsa

ingredients

• 1/2 firm-ripe papaya
• 1/4 red onion
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

directions

Discard papaya seeds. Peel papaya and chop enough to measure 1/2 cup. Mince enough onion to measure 2 tablespoons and, wearing rubber gloves, mince enough jalapeno (with seeds) to measure 1/2 tablespoon. In a bowl stir together papaya, onion, jalapeno, and remaining ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.