Here's another colorful & fresh salsa with very low calories and zero fat that is perfect as a dip for corn chips or a topping for a burrito.
Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
3 tangerines, peeled,segmented, and chopped into pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green ball pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno,seeded and finely chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1.In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients together and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.Serve at room temperature with corn tortilla chips.
Per Serving:30 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,0mg sodium,8g carbohydrate,1g fiber, 1g protein.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tangerine Salsa
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Labels: Gluten Free, Low-Calorie, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Sodium, No-Fat, Raw Food Diet, Salsas, Vegetarian
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tropical Caribbean Salsa
Nothing spices up your meals like this fresh and colorful salsa from the Caribbean.Using nothing but tropical fruits, its perfect as a garnish for grilled fish and chicken or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 c fresh pineapple, chopped
2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded, chopped
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 c mango, peeled, chopped
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
1.Combine all the ingredients together in a glass bowl and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.
Per Serving:90 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium,23g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 2g protein.
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Labels: Gluten Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Sodium, No-Fat, Raw Food Diet, Salsas, Vegetarian
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
This is a simple tomatillo salsa which you can use as a dip for tortilla chips or as a salsa for tacos or enchiladas.You can adjust the amount of chilies if it is too strong or omit them all together for a milder taste.
Yield:2 1/2 c
Ingredients:1 lb. tomatillos,husks removed, and rinsed, cut in half
3 serrano chiles, cut in half, deseeded (optional)
1 jalapeno chili, cut in half, deseeded (optional)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
juice of 2 limes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process till it becomes a chunky puree. 2.Transfer tomatillo salsa to a small serving bowl and use as a dip or salsa.
Per Serving:13 calories,0g fat,0 saturated fat,0mg cholesterol,37mg sodium,
3g carbohydrates,1g fiber,0g protein
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Labels: Low-Calorie, Low-Carb, Low-Cholesterol, No-Fat, Raw Food Diet, Salsas