Cocoa Nibs Citrus Salad

By Deborah R. Prinz

COCOA NIBS CITRUS SALAD

Cocoa nibs harken back to the most basic form of the cocoa bean and may be the healthiest form of eating chocolate. Nibble on this salad as a snack, part of the meal or a dessert.

Ingredients:

1 grapefruit, peeled (membrane removed, optional)

2 navel oranges, peeled

3 blood oranges, peeled

4 clementines, peeled

Pomegranate syrup (optional)

Several tablespoons cocoa nibs (try your local health food store or online)

Pistachios, roasted and chopped

Preparation:

Cut the fruit into bite-size pieces and place in a large serving bowl, preferably glass. Add the pomegranate syrup to taste.

When ready to serve, sprinkle the cocoa nibs and roasted pistachios over the fruit salad.