Chunky Artichoke Salsa

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I received this recipe at a Pampered Chef party. I thought I'd try it for this evening when my family is feasting on nacho chips with velveeta cheese/salsa.

1 jar (6oz) marinated artichoke hearts
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tbsp. coarsely chopped red onion
3 medium plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tbsp. snipped fresh basil
salt & pepper to taste

1. Drain marinade from artichokes into small bowl. Chop artichokes, olives and onion; add to the marinade.
2. Add tomatoes, garlic and basil, mix gently. Season with salt & pepper. Serve with tortilla chips.

Yield: 2 cups

I actually did not keep the artichoke marinade, but rather rinsed and drained the artichokes, but I plugged the recipe as written into MFP as stated above and on the recipe card. 1/2 cup of salsa is only 83 calories, 8 carbs, 5 fat, 2 protien. Since I drained and rinsed the artichokes, I'm sure my version isn't as oily as the recipe as is. Since I don't know how to account for that, I'd rather over-estimate the calories than underestimate them.