Italian Salsa Salad

This Italian-inspired salsa is bursting with flavor from grape tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, capers, and a variety of herbs. Crushed red pepper flakes add a small flash of heat. Use this chunky salad to dress up grilled fish or chicken, or serve atop whole-grain pasta instead of sauce.

 

 

 

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • 10 ounces grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 medium green bell
  • pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, gently toss together all the ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Exchanges/Choices

1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts

Calories 40
    Calories from Fat 25
Total Fat 2.5 g
    Saturated Fat 0 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Potassium 190 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
    Dietary Fiber 1 g
    Sugars 2 g
    Added Sugar 0 g
Protein 1 g
Phosphorus 20 mg