Fresh Salsa
Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Fresh herbs add flavor—so you can use less salt.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
½ cup |
| Calories |
42 |
| Total Fat |
2 g |
| Saturated Fat |
Less than 1 g |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
44 mg |
| Calcium |
12 mg |
| Iron |
1 mg |
Servings and Times
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients |
Measures |
| Roma tomatoes |
6 (or 3 large regular tomatoes) |
| Onion, finely chopped |
½ medium |
| Garlic clove, finely minced |
1 |
| Serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped |
2 |
| Cilantro, chopped |
3 tablespoons |
| Oregano, finely crushed |
1/8 teaspoon |
| Salt |
1/8 teaspoon |
| Pepper |
1/8 teaspoon |
| Avocado (black skin), diced |
½ |
| Juice of 1 lime |
Directions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bowl.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 to 5 hours.
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