Salsas are a delicious blend of veggies and herbs, typically, and go far beyond the limited roll of zesty dip for chips. Salsas are a fresh, healthy condiment that can top chicken, tacos, fish dishes and more. Most salsas have a tomato or tomatillo component and build from there. Chutneys are also condiment sauces, often featured in Indian cuisine, that are based on fruits with additional ingredients.
1 cup finely chopped, seeded fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn kernels, from frozen, thawed
1/4 cup finely minced red onion
1/4 cup finely minced cilantro leaves
1/2 jalapeno (seeded), finely minced. As hot or mild as you would like
2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
1-2 Tbs freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt and freshly grond black pepper to taste
In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve chilled or room temperature. Approximately 60 calories and less than 3 g total fat for 1/5 of recipe.
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