Sugar-Free Fresh Vegetable Salsa
Brighten up your snack time or meal with this Sugar-Free Fresh Vegetable Salsa, a vibrant and healthy recipe bursting with fresh flavors. Made in just 15 minutes with ripe tomatoes, crisp green bell pepper, zesty red onion, and spicy jalapeño, this salsa is a celebration of fresh produce with no added sugar. Enhanced with tangy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a hint of garlic, it’s the perfect low-calorie, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option for dipping, topping tacos, or complementing grilled dishes. Prepare it ahead of time, let the flavors meld in the fridge, and enjoy a guilt-free, flavor-packed treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Garlic clove
Instructions
Start by preparing the tomatoes. Wash them thoroughly and then remove the stems. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds. Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Next, prepare the red onion. Peel the onion skin and remove the ends. Chop finely until you have half a cup and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash the green bell pepper, cut it in half, and remove the seeds and core. Dice the bell pepper into small pieces and add it to the mixing bowl.
For the jalapeño pepper, wash and slice it in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and membranes for less heat. Dice the jalapeño finely and add it to the vegetable mixture. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling the pepper.
Add the finely chopped cilantro to the bowl. Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor.
Squeeze the juice of one lime to measure about two tablespoons and pour it over the vegetables in the bowl.
Crush a small garlic clove or mince it finely, then add it to the bowl.
Season the salsa with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste preference.
Mix all the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.
Taste the salsa and adjust the salt, lime juice, or cilantro according to your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salsa chilled with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or as a healthy side with grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1744 mg | 37% | |
*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.
