Heart Healthy
Try this fresh-tasting, crunchy salsa-style salad with fajitas or grilled chicken or pork. You’ll be surprised at how such a little bit of cheese adds such a big flavor change.
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Tomatillo and Chile Pepper Salsa Salad - Delicious Decisions
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
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1 cup cucumber -
3 oz. tomatillos -
1 1/2 oz. mozzarella cheese -
1 medium Anaheim pepper -
1/4 cup cilantro -
2 Tbsp. green onions -
3 to 4 tsp. lime juice -
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Tip: Serving size 1/2 cup
Tip: Rich in vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C, tomatillos resemble small green tomatoes with thin, parchment-like coverings. They have a green tomato/lemon-herb-apple taste. When selecting tomatillos, choose firm ones and pull back the papery skin to make sure there are no blemishes or bruises. Tomatillos are available in the produce section of major supermarkets and in Hispanic markets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
| Sugars | g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
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Servings:
4
Ingredients
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1 cup cucumber -
3 oz. tomatillos -
1 1/2 oz. mozzarella cheese -
1 medium Anaheim pepper -
1/4 cup cilantro -
2 Tbsp. green onions -
3 to 4 tsp. lime juice -
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Tip: Serving size 1/2 cup
Tip: Rich in vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C, tomatillos resemble small green tomatoes with thin, parchment-like coverings. They have a green tomato/lemon-herb-apple taste. When selecting tomatillos, choose firm ones and pull back the papery skin to make sure there are no blemishes or bruises. Tomatillos are available in the produce section of major supermarkets and in Hispanic markets.