On the Chocolate Trail

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 on-line)
• Pistachios, roasted and chopped (or whole)

Instructions:

1. Cut the fruit into bite-size pieces and place in a large serving bowl, preferably glass.
2. Add the pomegranate syrup to taste.
3. When ready to serve, sprinkle the cocoa nibs and roasted pistachios over the fruit salad.