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  • Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo)

Fresh herbs add flavor—so you can use less salt.

Recipe Source: Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
20 minutes 0 minutes 8 servings ½ C
Ingredients

  • 6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes), diced

  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced

  • 2 serrano or Jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

  • 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ⅛ tsp oregano, finely crushed

  • ⅛ tsp salt

  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

  • ½ avocado (black skin), diced

42
calories
2 g
Total fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
44 mg
Sodium
2 g
Total fiber
1 g
Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
337 mg
Potassium
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Combine all of the ingredients in a glass or stainless steel bowl.

  • 2
    Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 4 or 5 hours.

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