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Fresh Tomato Salsa
From EatingWell: June/July 2005, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008) — Subscribe to EatingWell Magazine Today!
Fresh and easy, this recipe yields about 5 cups of salsa. Reserve 1 cup for Quick Guacamole and still have enough to serve 8. If you like spicy salsa, use the full amount of jalapenos and add more cayenne pepper.
10 servings, 1/2 cup each
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Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 4 cups diced tomatoes, (5-6 medium)
- 3/4 cup finely diced red onion, (about 1 small)
- 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
- 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste
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Preparation
- Combine tomatoes, onion, vinegar, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Per serving: 21 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 124 mg sodium; 185 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Lycopene.
Exchanges: 1 vegetable
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