Low Sodium Fresh Vegetable Salsa

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Fresh Vegetable Salsa, a flavor-packed twist on traditional salsa that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This quick and easy recipe brings together juicy Roma tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, crisp bell pepper, and zesty red onion with a touch of jalapeño heat, all tied together with the refreshing pop of fresh lime juice and aromatic cilantro. With no added salt, this low-sodium salsa relies on fresh, high-quality ingredients and a hint of ground cumin to deliver bold, natural flavors in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a dip for low-sodium tortilla chips or a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads, this guilt-free salsa is an essential go-to for clean eating, healthy snacking, or any occasion that calls for a fresh burst of flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium, diced Roma tomatoes
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.5 cup, diced Cucumber
• 0.5 cup, diced Green bell pepper
• 1 small, seeded and minced Jalapeño pepper
• 0.5 cup, chopped Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing all fresh vegetables thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Dice the Roma tomatoes, ensuring to remove the seeds for a smoother consistency. Place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion, and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Dice the cucumber while retaining its skin for extra crunch and color. Add to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Remove seeds from the green bell pepper, dice it, and include it with the other vegetables.

Step 6

Seed and mince the jalapeño pepper, adjusting the amount based on your heat preference. Combine it with the other diced ingredients.

Step 7

Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely and mix them into the vegetable blend.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and ground cumin.

Step 9

Pour the lime and garlic dressing over the diced vegetables, mixing everything thoroughly to ensure an even coating.

Step 10

Taste the salsa and adjust the lime juice or cilantro if desired for more brightness or herbal complexity.

Step 11

Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Step 12

Serve the salsa as a dip with low sodium tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled meats, tacos, or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(639.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	145.7

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 79.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.7mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1687.1mg	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: 9.0%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 74.5%