Grilled Banana and Red Onion Salsa

Name: Grilled Banana and Red Onion Salsa
Ingredients: 1 , large red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 3 , bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon, ground cumin; 2 tablespoons, lime juice; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon, light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon, dark rum (optional)

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2005

This cool fruit salsa is the perfect accompaniment to fiery jerk chicken. The fresh fruit flavors make for a refreshing break from the chile burn, and the bracing acidity of the vinegar intensifies the smoke flavor of the grilled chicken.

SERVES 12 (Makes about 3 cups)

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