Notes on Nutrition: It’s tomato time so enjoy the best of fresh, canned tomatoes

Tomato Avocado Corn Salsa

Serves: 4 (1 cup each)

Ingredients:

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup whole-kernel yellow corn

1 avocado, peeled, seeded, chopped

1/2 cup red onion, diced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, corn, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional salt.

Toss to combine, and serve with tortilla chips, tortillas or your favorite protein, as desired.

Note: This recipe can be prepared up to one hour in advance. Cover tightly and stir gently before serving. To further reduce sodium levels, use canned tomatoes without salt added.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 118 calories, 15 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 67 g total sugar, 0 g added sugar, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g protein, 309 mg sodium

Source: Healthy & Delicious Cookbook from the Tomato Products Wellness Council (Recipe by registered dietitian Andrea Mathis