Salsa

  Adapted from “Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook” (MacMillan, 1998).

  

  6 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped

  3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper

  2 tablespoons minced red onion

  2 garlic cloves, minced

  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

  

  In a medium nonreactive bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, cilantro, bell pepper, onion, garlic and salt. Let stand 30 minutes; drain off any liquid that accumulates. Sprinkle vinegar over the salsa; toss again. Serve with chips or as a topping for chicken.

  Yields 4 servings.

  Per serving: 37 calories; 0.5 fat (0 saturated fat; 12 percent calories from fat); 8 g carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 256 mg sodium; 1.5 g protein; 2 g fiber.

  45 minutes

  15 minutes to make

  20 minutes to sit