Homemade Garden Salsa

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Weight Watchers Homemade Garden Salsa is a zero-point delicious and tangy condiment. It complements nicely with steak meats, roasted vegetables, and veggie tacos. This salsa is made with fresh ingredients from your garden including juicy tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. We can modify the salsa ingredients according to flavor. This Weight Watchers Homemade Garden Salsa is very healthy with just 42 calories per serving. It is a fantastic complement to a nutritious diet because it has fewer amounts of fat with a high content of minerals. It is tasty and colorful making it ideal for bringing a splash of freshness to any dish. This salsa will be a favorite with everyone who tries it because of its vibrant colors and tangy flavors. Let’s prepare the tangy and spicy salsa with the detailed instructions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Side dish, Appetizer, Snack, Main course
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cook Time: Zero minutes are needed

EQUIPMENT

  • Cutting board
  • A sharp knife
  • Food blender
  • Silicon spoon
  • Airtight jar

INGREDIENTS

  • Roma tomatoes 5, approx. to one pound
  • Medium-sized yellow onion 1/4
  • Crushed garlic cloves 2
  • One medium-sized jalapeno pepper
  • Chopped cilantro 1/3 cup
  • One can of petite diced tomatoes, approx. 14.5ounces
  • Lime juice 1 tbsp
  • A half tsp of salt, or add to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES

Roma tomatoes:

  • We use ripe tomatoes to make this salsa. The tomato is vibrant red and free of bruises. An overly firm tomato will not taste as delicious.

Canned diced tomatoes:

  • This ingredient is the key to creating a delicious salsa. The flavor of salsa is improved by using canned tomatoes. They also easily break down in the food blender.

Jalapeno:

  • It is used to give the salsa a spicy taste.

Garlic cloves:

  • Two cloves are enough to make this salsa.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse the vegetables with regular water.
  2. Next, shift the rinsed vegetables to a cutting board.
  3. Cut the Roma tomatoes in half with a knife.
  4. Then, cut the jalapeno and yellow onion into halves.
  5. After that, roughly cut the cilantro into approximately half an inch long.
  6. Next, add salt, lime juice, chopped garlic clove, cilantro, canned tomatoes, jalapenos, yellow onion, and Roma tomatoes to a food blender.
  7. Grind all items at high speed for about five seconds.
  8. After that, again pulse the mixture more than ten times or until the mixture is crushed up.
  9. The spicy and tangy Weight Watchers Homemade Garden Salsa is ready.
  10. Now, transfer the mixture into an airtight jar with a silicone spoon.
  11. Keep this jar in the fridge for four to five hours.
  12. Serve the salsa with low-calorie point chips or other snacks.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the tasty salsa with Mexican rice, garlic bread, or green bean casserole.
  • Enjoy it with grilled fish tacos and cabbage slaw.
  • Pair this tangy salsa with baked tortilla chips or veggie fiesta wrap.
  • Accompany it with grilled chicken breast with brown rice.
  • A lettuce-wrapped turkey burger pairs well with the garden salsa.

TIPS

  • Experiment with different vegetable varieties such as cucumbers, corn, or bell peppers.
  • Use fresh and top-quality ingredients for the optimal taste.
  • Avoid over processing your salsa in the food blender to preserve some of its texture.
  • Utilize fresh cilantro for a refreshing taste.
  • Avoid adding too much salt to the salsa. We will add enough amount of salt to the salsa.
  • Pick juicy and ripe tomatoes like Roma.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Store the salsa in a tightly closed jar and refrigerate it for five to six days. Save in a sealed jar to help maintain the freshness. The salsa usually typically does not last as long in the fridge as some canned salsa due to the lack of preservative agents.

Freezer:

  • We can’t freeze this homemade salsa for an extended time.

FAQs

Can We replace fresh tomatoes with tinned tomatoes?

  • Yes, tinned tomatoes are a convenient alternative, particularly during the off-season. But keep in mind that canned tomatoes usually have added salt. So, cut back on the quantity of salt you use.

Can I replace cilantro with other herbs?

  • Cilantro is a classic choice for preparing this salsa. You can try other herbs like parsley for a fresher taste or oregano for a slightly pepper flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total servings 10
Total Calories 42 kcal
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Protein 1.5 g
Total Fat 0.5 g
Sugar 5.4 g
Sodium 156 mg
Iron 6 mg

Each serving of this salsa has a total of zero (0) Weight Watchers points.