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Fresh Salsa

Email Recipe  |   Print   Posted: June 04, 2010

Contributor: Keep the Beat, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Makes 8 serving(s)

+ Ingredients

6 tomatoes, preferably Roma ( or 3 large tomatoes)

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely minced

2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

3 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped

Fresh lime juice to taste

1/8 tsp. oregano, finely crushed

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/2 avocado, diced (black skin)

+ Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl

2. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4-5 hours

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 42
Total fat: 2g
Saturated fat: less than 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 44mg
Total fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Potassium: 337mg
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