Mediterranean Diet Habanero Salsa
Add a fiery Mediterranean twist to your table with this fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Diet Habanero Salsa! This zesty creation combines the bold heat of habanero peppers with the cooling crunch of cucumber, sweet juiciness of cherry tomatoes, and aromatic notes of fresh cilantro, all tied together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of bright lemon juice. Perfectly balanced with the flavors of garlic, red onion, and green bell pepper, this salsa is a guilt-free, nutrient-packed option that aligns seamlessly with the principles of the Mediterranean diet. Whether used as a spicy topping for grilled fish or chicken, or served as a satisfying dip with whole-grain pita chips, this quick and easy, no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and is sure to impress your taste buds and guests alike. Full of healthful ingredients and bursting with flavor, it's the ultimate fusion dish to spice up your snacking game.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces habanero peppers
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 small cucumber
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Carefully remove the stems and seeds from the habanero peppers. Consider using gloves to avoid irritation.
Finely chop the habanero peppers and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Dice the red onion and cucumber into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl.
Chop the green bell pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.
Mince the garlic and add to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Cover and let the salsa sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a topping for grilled fish or chicken, or enjoy as a spicy dip with whole-grain pita chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*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.
