Fabulous Low Sodium Salsa

This is a hot version. If you prefer a mild salsa, leave out the jalapeño pepper.

Ingredients

1 Poblano pepper, seeded and cut in half 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped small 1 jalopeno pepper, seeded and chopped small, optional 6 cloves garlic, minced fresh ground pepper, dash 1- 4 oz. can of chopped green chiles 3-4 c. fresh ripe tomatoes chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 avocado, chopped small

Directions

Take poblano pepper and roast in toaster oven or regular oven 350 degrees by putting foil on a sheet or rack and place pepper cut side down. Roast in oven until just beginning to brown; about 5-8 minutes. Cool and chop.

In saute pan, heat olive oil and add onion, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Add tomatoes and green chiles and continue cooking an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place mixture in large bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, garlic salt, garlic powder and avocado. Mix well. Refrigerate for 3 or more hours to cool it down and blend flavors. Makes 3 3/4 cups. 1 serving is 1/4 cup (15 serv.).

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe from SparkPeople 

Asian Dressing

Ingredients:

1/3 cup soft silken tofu (about 3 oz)

1/4 cup white or yellow miso (see note)

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 Tbsp natural unsweetened peanut butter

2 Tbsp pickled ginger (see note)

1 Tbsp honey

1 1/2 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp chile fl akes (optional)

2 Tbsp minced scallion (green and white parts)

2 Tbsp chopped cliantro

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except scallions and cilantro in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

Stir in scallions and cilantro.

Note: Miso is a fermented soybean paste, which is used as a fl avoring in Japanese cooking. Its fl avor is very concentrated and salty; use in moderation. Pickled ginger is a Japanese condiment served with sushi. It is used to cleanse the palate. You can find both at Japanese markets or in the ethnic foods section of some supermarkets.

Servings: 24

Nutritional Information: Calories   24 Protein   1.023g Total Carbohydrate   2.634g Dietary Fiber   0.296g Total Fat   1.023g Saturated Fat   0.182g Cholesterol   0mg Sodium   164mg