Name: Fresh Lime Salsa Picante
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 4 ripe medium plum tomatoes; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Fresh Lime Salsa Picante

Six ingredients, plus a bit of chopping and refrigeration, are all that’s required to throw together this tasty homemade salsa! Add some pizzazz to your baked chips or use as a garnish or accompaniment with grilled chicken or fish.

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Ingredients

Preparation time:
15 minutes

4 ripe medium plum tomatoes
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Yield:
3 cups

Serving size:
1/4 cup

Chop tomatoes finely and place in bowl. Add diced onion, lime juice, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and parsley. Stir and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with baked chips or as a garnish or accompaniment with grilled chicken or fish.

Calories: 12 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 0 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 3 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: Free.