Fresh Salsa
Fresh herbs add flavor—so you can use less salt.
6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes) 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped 1/8 tsp oregano, finely crushed 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 avocado, diced (black skin) juice of 1 lime |
- Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 or 5 hours.
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Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1/2 cup Each serving provides: Calories: 42 Total fat: 2 g Saturated fat: Less than 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg |
Sodium: 44 mg Calcium: 12 mg Iron: 1 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 1 g Carbohydrate: 7 g Potassium: 337 mg |
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Reprinted with the permission of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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