Salsa Criolla
My family piles this versatile relish on sandwiches, chicken and even enchiladas! Prepare it the night before your party to avoid last-minute prep...and the let the flavors blend..12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl,
- whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over onion
- mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve with a
- slotted spoon. Yield: 3 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 28 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 139 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 vegetable.