Fresh Salsa

6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes)
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 serrano or jalapeño peppers,
finely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
1/8 teaspoon oregano, finely crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 avocado, diced
(black skin)
1. Combine all of the
ingredients in a
glass bowl.
2. Serve immediately or
refrigerate and serve
within 4 or 5 hours.


Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Each serving provides:
Calories: 42
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: Less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 44 mg
Calcium: 12 mg
Iron: 1 mg