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Fresh Tomato Salsa

Fresh salsa is a refreshing, cool addition to a meal or snack. Try something new by adding it to salads, baked fish, and tacos.

21kcal per serving
1 gprotein
4 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
6servings (1/4 cup)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes) nutrition facts
  • 1/2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped nutrition facts
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped nutrition facts
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped nutrition facts
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper or jalapeño chilies, chopped (optional)

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 21 kcal
Total fat 1 g 1%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 99 mg 4%
Total carbohydrates 4 g 1%
Dietary fiber 1 g 4%
Total sugars 2 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 1 g 2%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 7 mg 0.5%
Iron 0 mg 0%
Potassium 103 mg 2%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine tomato, apple, onion, and lime juice (or lemon juice). Mix well.
  2. Add garlic, vegetable oil, and salt to bowl. If using parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño chilies, add them too. Mix well.
  3. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve cold.

Notes

Learn more about: Tomatoes Onions Garlic Herbs

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/fresh-tomato-salsa, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fresh Tomato Salsa?

One serving has 21 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1/4 cup each).

How much protein is in Fresh Tomato Salsa?

1 g of protein per serving, with 4 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Fresh Tomato Salsa?

9 ingredients: 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes), 1/2 cup apple, peeled and finely chopped, 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped and 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil ….