Low Carb Salsa Portuguesa

Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, Low Carb Salsa Portuguesa is the ultimate guilt-free condiment to elevate your meals. This versatile Portuguese-inspired salsa combines crisp red and green bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onion with the zesty kick of garlic, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar. Fresh parsley ties it all together, creating a refreshing, low-carb dish that's ready in just 15 minutes. Whether served as a topping for grilled meats or paired with low-carb chips, this healthy, no-cook recipe is perfect for keto-friendly snacking or brightening up your dinner table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Red onion
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and tomatoes thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Dice the red and green bell peppers into small, even cubes.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and set aside.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves finely.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced bell peppers, chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixed vegetables.

Step 8

Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the bowl.

Step 9

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salsa mixture.

Step 10

Gently mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.

Step 11

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 12

Serve the Low Carb Salsa Portuguesa as a topping for grilled meats, vegetables, or with low-carb chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(790.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	465.8

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1216.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 7.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.3mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1576.0mg	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: 56.4%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 37.2%