Heart-Healthy Mild Tomato Salsa

Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Mild Tomato Salsa, a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s perfect for dipping or adding a vibrant kick to your favorite dishes. Made with fresh Roma tomatoes, zesty lime juice, crisp red onion, and a hint of fresh cilantro, this salsa is a wholesome, nutrient-packed choice for any occasion. The recipe offers a customizable level of spice, with the option to include or exclude the jalapeño pepper for ultimate crowd-pleasing versatility. Best of all, this no-cook salsa comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an effortless addition to your healthy snacking or meal prep routine. Serve it alongside whole-grain tortilla chips or spoon it over grilled chicken, tacos, or salads for a guilt-free burst of flavor that’s full of heart-healthy goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 whole Lime
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 whole Jalapeño pepper (seeds removed, optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the Roma tomatoes under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes into small, even pieces and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and dice half of it finely. Add the diced onion to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Rinse the cilantro under cold water and shake off excess water. Chop the cilantro leaves finely until you have about a quarter cup. Add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl, making sure to catch any seeds.

Step 6

Peel and mince the garlic clove, then add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 7

For a mild salsa, slice the jalapeño pepper in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and finely chop half of it. Add it to the mixture; you can omit this step for an even milder salsa.

Step 8

Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper over the mixture.

Step 9

Gently toss all the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula, ensuring an even distribution of juices and flavors.

Step 10

Taste the salsa and adjust salt and lime juice as needed according to your preference.

Step 11

Allow the salsa to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve fresh with your favorite dishes or as a dip for chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(395.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	93.8

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 609.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 3.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 72.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 806.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 82.1%