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Fresh Tomato Salsa

6 servings

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh salsa is a refreshing, cool addition to a meal or snack. Try something new by adding it to salads, baked fish, and tacos. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods — USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped — or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped — optional
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper or jalapeño chilies, chopped — optional

Method

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine tomato, apple, onion, and lime juice (or lemon juice).
  2. Mix well.
  3. Add garlic, vegetable oil, and salt to bowl.
  4. If using parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño chilies, add them too.
  5. Mix well.
  6. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve cold.

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