Best Low Calorie Salsa Recipes

HOMEMADE CHUNKY OR RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

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Provided by Brenda Bennett

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes (drained)
20 ounces diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 jalapeno (membrane and seeds removed, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 lime (juice)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse 5 times for chunky salsa or up to 10 times for restaurant style.
Makes about 5 1/2 cups.
Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounces, Calories 31 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CRISP CUCUMBER SALSA

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Here's a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You'll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. -Charlene Skjerven, Hoolpe, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOW-CALORIE SALSA

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A nice accompaniment or dip. Best if aged a few days. Can also be used as a base for aspic (see Recipe #263025)

Provided by arien043

Categories Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tomatoes
1 medium bell pepper
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup cucumber
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
1 dash oregano
1 dash ground black pepper
1 dash chili flakes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Chop onions finely, then add 2 tbsp vinegar and 1 tbsp salt. Soak overnight if possible. If you prefer a less pungent flavour, microwave the onions for 1-2 minutes.
Finely dice the tomato, celery and cucumber.
Roast the bell pepper until skin is slightly charred. Discard the skin, then chop pepper roughly. Add to tomato, celery, cucumber and onions.
Add the rest of the salt, pepper, oregano, chilli flakes and Worcestershire sauce to the vegetables. If you prefer a less chunky salsa.

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Best Low Calorie Salsa Recipes

HOMEMADE CHUNKY OR RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

CRISP CUCUMBER SALSA

Here's a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You'll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super fresh flavors. -Charlene Skjerven, Hoolpe, North Dakota

LOW-CALORIE SALSA

A nice accompaniment or dip. Best if aged a few days. Can also be used as a base for aspic (see Recipe #263025)

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...

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