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July 14, 2009

Fresh Tomato Salsa

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This recipe is adapted from EatingWell.com, where good taste meets good health.
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Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced organic tomatoes (5 to 6 medium)
  • ¾ cup finely diced organic red onion (about 1 small)
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar (nitrate-free)
  • 1 to 2 organic jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Directions

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

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: ½ cup each. 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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Lycopene.

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    bisceglie 2 months ago

    also works well with habaneros – though the substitution can be dangerous!

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      bisceglie 2 months ago

      oh, and scotch-bonnet as well.