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
- 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 |
