Jack Quesadillas with Pear Salsa

Ingredients

• Pear salsa:
• 4 cups chopped peeled Anjou pear (2 pounds)
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• Quesadillas:
• 8 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Preparation

1. To prepare salsa, combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; cover and chill.
2. To prepare the quesadillas, place 1 tortilla in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, and top with 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons onions; top with a tortilla. Cook 3 minutes, pressing down with a spatula until cheese melts. Turn carefully, and cook until thoroughly heated (about 1 minute). Repeat procedure with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and green onions. Cut each quesadilla into sixths; serve with pear salsa.