Minted Tomato Salsa with Grilled Pita Chips

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Minted Tomato Salsa with Grilled Pita Chips
20 min.
6
45kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering? Look no further than our Minted Tomato Salsa with Grilled Pita Chips! This delightful dish combines the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the crispness of cucumber and the aromatic freshness of mint, creating a salsa that bursts with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, a cozy get-together, or simply craving a light snack, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

Not only is this salsa a feast for the taste buds, but it’s also a healthy choice. With just 45 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into a vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free lifestyle. The grilled pita chips add a satisfying crunch, making them the ideal companion for scooping up the zesty salsa. Plus, the preparation is quick and easy, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish!

Imagine serving this colorful dish at your next event, where the vibrant colors and fresh ingredients will catch everyone’s eye. The combination of flavors and textures will have your guests coming back for more. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously simple yet impressive appetizer that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • large tomatoes red yellow seeded chopped
  • 0.3 cup cucumber chopped
  • tablespoon spring onion chopped (1 medium)
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small clove garlic finely chopped
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads (pocket) ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • grill
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium nonmetal bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate.
  2. In small bowl, mix oil and garlic. Separate layers of each pita bread by cutting around edges with sharp knife or kitchen scissors to form 2 rounds.
  3. Brush top side of each pita round with oil mixture.
  4. Place on grill over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned and crisp.
  5. Cut into wedges.
  6. Serve warm pita chips with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories45kcal
Protein1.34%
Fat92.06%
Carbs6.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.33
Glycemic Load
0.25
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.86478260062311%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.3mg
Hesperetin
0.21mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.8kcal
2.24%
Fat:4.7g
7.22%
Saturated Fat:0.65g
4.06%
Carbohydrates:0.76g
0.25%
Net Carbohydrates:0.59g
0.22%
Sugar:0.13g
0.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:99.44mg
4.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.15g
0.31%
Vitamin K:5.36µg
5.1%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.54%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.56%
Vitamin C:1.12mg
1.36%