Heart-Healthy Fresh Vegetable Salsa
Bright, zesty, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Vegetable Salsa is the perfect addition to your clean-eating routine. Bursting with vibrant flavors from crisp Roma tomatoes, crunchy bell peppers, cool cucumber, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, this salsa is elevated by fresh cilantro, garlic, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s low in sodium (with optional salt) and rich in vitamins, making it an excellent choice for a wholesome snack, appetizer, or topping. Pair it with whole-grain tortilla chips for a guilt-free treat or use it as a lively addition to grilled fish or chicken. This refreshing salsa is a heart-healthy way to enjoy a medley of fresh vegetables!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 small Jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash all the vegetables and cilantro thoroughly under cold running water.
2. Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
3. Remove the seeds and stem from the red and yellow bell peppers, and finely chop them. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
4. Peel the cucumber, then cut it into small cubes and add it to the mixing bowl.
5. Finely chop half of a red onion and add it to the bowl.
6. Carefully slice the jalapeño pepper open, remove the seeds (use gloves if sensitive to spicy foods), and finely chop the pepper. Add it to the mix.
7. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the vegetable mixture.
8. Mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl.
9. Squeeze lime juice over the vegetables and sprinkle with black pepper. Salt is optional; if desired, add a small amount to taste.
10. Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Ensure the lime juice and seasonings are evenly distributed.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more lime juice or black pepper to enhance flavor.
12. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors further. Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or use as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*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.
