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Make Your Own Pita Chips and Grape Salsa
Warmer weather invites you to step outside and enjoy these healthful snacks.
By Shannon Sliter Satterwhite, M.S., R.D.
   
• Grape-Mint Salsa
• Sugared Pita Chips

Sugared Pita Chips are great for dipping into Grape-Mint Salsa. Serve leftover salsa over grilled meats and fish.
Make the most of the season, and get outdoors with these nutritious and portable goodies. Grape-Mint Salsa travels easily in a large mason jar or any container with a lid. Consider an air-tight tin to keep Sugared Pita Chips from breaking. Both are perfect for picnics, camping, or a casual afternoon on the porch. Serve salsa chilled or at room temperature.

Healthy Benefits
• Flavonoids in grapes may help lower bad cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular blood clots.
• Hot peppers, including jalapeños found in Grape-Mint Salsa, are a good source of vitamin A, folic acid, and vitamin C.
• Getting outside and breathing fresh air can make you feel rejuvenated and can boost your mood.


"Take-Out Treats" is from the March 2008 issue of Southern Living.




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