Southwest Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Southwest Salsa
70 min.
4
204kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your snack game? Look no further than this vibrant Southwest Salsa, a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate any gathering. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten or dairy sensitivities, this salsa is a crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy.

Imagine the zesty kick of diced tomatoes combined with the bold flavors of pickled jalapeños and fresh cilantro, all harmoniously blended with aromatic spices like garlic powder and ground cumin. This salsa is not just a dip; it’s a celebration of flavors that brings the essence of the Southwest right to your table. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a casual get-together, or simply craving a tasty snack, this salsa is the perfect companion for crispy tortilla chips.

With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, you can easily whip up this refreshing dish and let it chill in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it as an antipasti, starter, or appetizer, and watch as your guests dive in for more. Plus, with only 204 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So grab your food processor and get ready to create a salsa that’s not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced green canned
  • sprigs jalapeno fresh
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh packed
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • slices jalapeno 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • servings tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender

Directions

  1. Drain liquid from tomatoes, reserving 1 Tbsp. liquid; discard remaining liquid.
  2. Place reserved liquid, tomatoes, and next 8 ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse 5 to 6 times or until finely chopped. Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours before serving.
  3. Garnish, if desired.
  4. Serve with tortilla chips. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.
  5. Note: We tested with DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chilies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein8.93%
Fat26.84%
Carbs64.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.75
Glycemic Load
3.66
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
18.943043553311%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.51mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.35kcal
10.22%
Fat:6.57g
10.1%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.89%
Carbohydrates:35.34g
11.78%
Net Carbohydrates:28.44g
10.34%
Sugar:9.9g
11%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:379.52mg
16.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.92g
9.83%
Vitamin C:145.32mg
176.15%
Vitamin E:6.4mg
42.65%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.89%
Vitamin K:35.46µg
33.77%
Vitamin A:1545.44IU
30.91%
Fiber:6.91g
27.63%
Potassium:662.82mg
18.94%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.19%
Magnesium:63.34mg
15.83%
Vitamin B3:2.98mg
14.92%
Copper:0.28mg
13.88%
Phosphorus:130.88mg
13.09%
Folate:50.19µg
12.55%
Iron:2.2mg
12.23%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.3%
Vitamin B5:1mg
9.98%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.33%
Calcium:83.46mg
8.35%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.76%
Selenium:2.44µg
3.49%
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