Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes)
• ½ cup apple, peeled and finely chopped
• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped
• ½ tsp vegetable oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper or jalapeño chilies, chopped (optional)

Method

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine tomato, apple, onion, and lime juice (or lemon juice). Mix well.
2. Add garlic, vegetable oil, and salt to bowl. If using parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, or jalapeño chilies, add them too. Mix well.
3. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve cold.

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