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Fresh tomato salsa
is a delicious uncooked chunky tomato sauce. You can develop a real passion for salsa
since it is low in calories and very flavorful. There are no hard-and-fast rules in making
salsa. Add or delete ingredients according to your taste. Serve with corn chips (if you eat
too many corn chips, then it is not low in calories!)
For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie
Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out
my
Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my
Nutritional Chart
for fat grams, fiber grams, and
calories for all your favorite foods.
Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe
Recipe Type:
Salsa,
Appetizer,
Dips & Spreads,
Tomato,
Chile Pepper
Cuisine:
Southwest, Mexican
Yields: serves many
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
6 to 7 medium-size fresh tomatoes, diced
1 large
onion, diced
1 bunch fresh
cilantro, finely chopped
6 cloves
garlic, minced
1 jalapeno
chile
pepper (stems, ribs, & seeds removed), very finely diced*
Juice of 1 lime
Coarse salt to taste
Corn chips
* How hot you make your salsa depends on the kind of chilies and the
amount you use.
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic,
chile pepper, salt, and lime juice.
NOTE: If your salsa is too hot, add some additional chopped tomato. If not hot
enough, carefully add a little more chile pepper.
Let sit for 1 hour for the flavors
to combine. NOTE: If too much tomato juice settles at the
bottom, just pour some off before serving.
Serve with corn chips, tortillas,
tacos, burritos, tostadas, etc.
Serves many.
Fresh Tomato
Salsa - Nutritional Information
I can not guarantee the accuracy of
the below information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only
and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions.
You should seek prompt medical
care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new
fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
tomatoes |
6 to 7 medium |
1.8 |
144 |
0 |
|
onion |
1 large |
.2 |
30 |
0 |
|
garlic |
6 cloves |
.2 |
26 |
0 |
|
Recipe Totals |
|
2 |
190 |
0 |
|
|
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