Fresh Salsa

Adapted from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, US Department of Health and Human Services

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ cup
Calories	42
Total Fat	2 g
Saturated Fat	Less than 1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	44 mg
Calcium	12 mg
Iron	1 mg

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Roma tomatoes	6 (or 3 large regular tomatoes)
Onion, finely chopped	½ medium
Garlic clove, finely minced	1
Serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped	2
Cilantro, chopped	3 tablespoons
Oregano, finely crushed	1/8 teaspoon
Salt	1/8 teaspoon
Pepper	1/8 teaspoon
Avocado (black skin), diced	½
Juice of 1 lime

Directions
Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bowl.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve within 4 to 5 hours.

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