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Fresh Salsa

 

3 large tomatoes, peeled and diced

1/2 c. white onion, chopped fine

1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped

1 Anaheim pepper, seeded
and chopped

1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped

2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

1/4 tsp. salt

fresh juice from 1/2 lime

1 tsp. white wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. water or tomato juice

Exchanges:
2 vegetables

 

  1. Place tomatoes in a colander to reduce the tomato liquid while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Place a bowl under the colander if you want to collect the tomato juice.
  2. Put all ingredients in a glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Mix well, and let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. Serve salsa with baked tortillas, with meats, or with other main dishes
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(Recipes courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.)


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