Spicy Fresh Tomato Salsa (Fat-Free/No-Cook)
Created by KittenCal on August 26, 2012
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 2h
- Cook Time: 8m
- Recipe #6328
Ingredients
- 6 large red ripe plum tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
- 6 green onions, chopped (or use 1 small white onion, chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder, the fresh is better!
- 1 medium or large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (do not use bottled)
- Tabasco sauce ( to taste, or use hot sauce to taste)
- Pinch sugar (optional)
- Salt, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Place the chopped seeded tomatoes over a strainer and allow to drain for 1-2 hours (or up to 24 hours). Place the tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper (if using) and cilantro in a processor; pulse until desired consistency.
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Step 2: Place into a glass bowl then add in all remaining ingredients; mix to combine and season with salt and Tabasco to taste and add in a small amount of sugar if desired. Season with salt. Refrigerate for a minimum of 8-24 hours before serving (24 hours or more is better)
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (180.6 g)
- Calories 52.1
- Total Fat - 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.1 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 164.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 11.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.7 g
- Sugars - 5.6 g
- Protein - 1.8 g
- Calcium - 49.1 mg
- Iron - 1.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 23.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg