Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Salsa
Bursting with fresh flavors and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Classic Homemade Salsa is a must-have for clean eating and guilt-free snacking. Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, and a hint of spice from jalapeño pepper, this quick-and-easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes—no cooking required! Fresh cilantro and a dash of earthy cumin elevate the vibrant medley of diced vegetables, making it a versatile topping for your favorite grilled proteins or a perfect dip for whole-grain chips. Low in sodium and free of preservatives, this salsa is not only a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser but also a heart-smart choice for your next appetizer or snack.
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Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all fresh produce. Core and dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even cubes.
Step 2
Dice half of a small red onion finely, to ensure consistent texture in the salsa.
Step 3
Remove the seeds and membranes from half a medium green bell pepper and chop it finely.
Step 4
Roughly chop half a cup of fresh cilantro leaves. Discard the stems.
Step 5
Finely dice one small jalapeño, ensuring to remove the seeds and ribs for a milder heat.
Step 6
Mince two cloves of garlic.
Step 7
Juice one medium lime and set aside the juice.
Step 8
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic.
Step 9
Add the lime juice, ground cumin, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture.
Step 10
Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
Step 11
Serve immediately with whole-grain corn chips for a heart-healthy snack or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (477.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 119.0 |
| Total Fat 1.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 25.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.1g | |
| Protein 4.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 100.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1011.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories