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Vegetable salsa

3
Sides|Appetizers & Snacks
Servings
16

Store-bought salsa can have as much as 600 milligrams (mg) sodium in 1/2 cup. This version has only 79 mg in 1/2 cup. If you prefer hotter salsa, add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

  • Zucchini, 1 cup(s), chopped, finely
  • Red onion, chopped, 1 cup(s)
  • Red bell pepper, cooked, 2 pepper(s), seeded and diced, about 2 cups
  • Green bell pepper, 2 pepper(s), seeded and diced, about 2 cups
  • Tomato, 4 medium, whole, diced, about 2 cups
  • Garlic, 2 clove(s), minced
  • Cilantro, fresh, ½ cup(s), chopped
  • Black pepper, 1 tsp(s), ground
  • Sugar, 2 tsp(s)
  • Lime juice, ¼ cup(s)
  • Salt, ½ tsp(s)

Method

Wash vegetables and prepare as directed.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Toss gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 16 servings

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
0.8
F
Fruits
0
C
Carbohydrates
0
PD
Protein/Dairy
0
Ft
Fats
0
S
Sweets
0

Nutrition Facts

Calories23
Total Fat0.2 g
- Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium76 mg
Total Carbohydrate5.4 g
- Dietary Fiber1 g
- Total Sugars3.1 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein0.8 g
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