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.

Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

Combine tomatoes, onion, vinegar, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 21 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 124 mg sodium; 185 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Lycopene.
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 vegetable

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Excellent year round. Try fresh Campari tomatoes when garden varieties are out of season. A chopped navel orange, avocado and black beans can be added to make it a fresh, tasty side dish with fish or chicken.

Anonymous

This needed garlic so I added 1 clove minced.

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