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Tomato salsa
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 25 kcal —
- Protein 0.9 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 3.2 g —
- Sodium 267 mg 12%
- Cholesterol 0.5 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 56.4 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 26.2 mg 29%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.73 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 17.8 µg 15%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.55 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 16.1 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 20.3 mg 2%
- Iron 0.45 mg 2%
- Magnesium 8.9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 29.3 mg 2%
- Potassium 225 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.16 mg 1%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 0.44 µg 1%
- Iodine 18.1 µg 12%
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Questions about Tomato salsa
How do you make fresh tomato salsa?
Finely chop ripe tomatoes, red onion, coriander and a chilli, then stir in lime juice and salt. Leave it for about 10 minutes so the flavours mingle; drain off excess juice if you want it less watery.
How do you make tomato salsa less watery?
Scoop out the watery seed gel before chopping, or drain the chopped tomatoes in a sieve for 10–15 minutes. For a cooked salsa, simmer it uncovered until it thickens.
Can you cook tomato salsa?
Yes. Simmer it gently for 10–20 minutes for a softer, deeper-flavoured salsa, or roast the tomatoes, onion and chilli at 220 °C until blistered, then chop or blend them.
What do you eat tomato salsa with?
Serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, quesadillas or grilled fish, or spoon it over eggs and baked potatoes. Fresh salsa also adds brightness to rice and bean bowls.
How long does tomato salsa last in the fridge?
Keep it in a clean, covered container and use fresh homemade salsa within 3–4 days. If it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours, discard it.
Can you freeze tomato salsa?
You can freeze it, but thawed salsa is softer and releases more liquid, so it works best in cooked dishes. Freeze it in small airtight portions and use within about 3 months for best quality.
What is the difference between tomato salsa and tomato sauce?
Tomato salsa is usually chopped and chunky, often with onion, chilli, coriander or lime; tomato sauce is generally smoother and cooked. Salsa is commonly served as a dip or fresh topping, while sauce is used in cooking.
Is tomato salsa healthier than ketchup?
Tomato salsa has 25 kcal per 100 g, compared with 91 kcal in tomato ketchup; ketchup also has 19.2 g carbohydrate per 100 g, compared with 3.6 g in salsa. Recipes differ, especially in how much salt or sugar they contain.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 1448 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
