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Power Up Your Diet
Tomato Salsa
This low-cal staple pumps up the flavor of everything from chicken breasts to scrambled eggs. "It's jam-packed with antioxidants, including lycopene, which may reduce the risk of some cancers, and beta-carotene, which may help fight heart disease," says Joan Salge Blake, RD, an associate clinical professor of nutrition at Boston University.
Eat It Up: Beta-carotene and lycopene are more easily absorbed by the body when consumed with a bit of healthy fat, so add some chopped avocado to your salsa-topped chicken. Or add salsa to Low Sodium V8 for extra fiber.
Nutrition facts per 2 tablespoons: 9 calories, 0g protein, 2g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0.5g fiber
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why was there no recipe - I am a newbie here?
7/9/2012 02:56:51 AM Report AbuseYes, why would you use vinegar? Lime juice is the most naturally complimentary ingredient to salsa. I dare even say it's essential.
3/28/2012 07:18:41 PM Report AbuseInstead of apple cider or vinegar, I use lime juice. Yum!
9/12/2011 12:12:02 PM Report AbuseBasic ingredients: 2 large tomatos, remove watery seed parts and chop; 1/2 chopped red or white onion; 1/2 to 1 finely chopped jalapeno or serrano pepper; 2 cloves or 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon apple cider or white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt: Stir gently, refrigerate overnight to develop flavor.
10/19/2010 01:28:52 AM Report AbuseBasic ingredients: 2 large tomatos, remove watery seed parts and chop 1/2 onion, white or red 1/2 to 1 finely grated or chopped jalapeno or serrano pepper 2 cloves or 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon apple cider or white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Stir gently, refrigerate overnight to develop flavor
10/19/2010 01:25:58 AM Report AbuseYes I agree ... where is the recipe ?
4/7/2010 08:14:11 AM Report AbuseIf recommending Tomato Salsa, it would only be appropriate to provide the recipe.
11/10/2009 12:20:49 AM Report Abuse