Low Sodium Salsa????

comm1t_1984
comm1t_1984 Posts: 93 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I couldn't believe how much sodium is in Salsa.... Is there any salsa on the market that is low sodium???? I know I can make my own, but I usually don't have time :(

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  • BIRD0
    BIRD0 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm not sure what you mean by low, but Rojo's has really good salsa. It's not sold by the chips though. It's usually by the cheese and refrigerated pasta/sauce. It's the only salsa I'll eat if it's not going into something.
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    Salsa takes very little time to make.

    Tomatoes, onion, green chili, & whatever else you feel appropriate - put in food processor & process.

    Except corn. Once you put corn in it, it stops being salsa.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    Drain some diced tomatoes, chop up a jalapeno, some onion, cilantro, and a bit of lime juice. It takes five minutes or so tops. Then you can keep it in the fridge tightly covered.
  • PicoJulie
    PicoJulie Posts: 35
    I like Mission salsa. Straight up ingredients and not bad on the salt/ sugar for pre-made. At my Safeway its smack in the middle of the chip isle. It runs on the spicy side, so if don't like spice get mild. I like medium.

    I also shop at the local Co-op and just bought Drew's, which is good in that area too for salsa. Haven't given it the taste test yet.

    :happy:
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  • Darrelkun
    Darrelkun Posts: 152 Member
    Bob Harper had his own salsa recipe. I think it would be okay to add it to this post. :) It's in his Jumpstart to Skinny book in case you're interested in looking up more.

    Pico de Gallo

    Ingredients
    4 plum tomatoes, chopped
    1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    1~2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
    1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    1 small garlic clove, crushed
    1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

    Toss all of the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. Can eat quite a bit at once -- a half cup to a full cup has been listed in some of his recipes.
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    Even quicker - a can of Rotel low sodium tomatoes (already contains the onions and green chiles), garlic powder and lemon juice. Puree in a food processor. Add olive oil if you need to up the fat.

    If you have time to go grocery shopping, you have time to make a healthy, excuse-free salsa.
  • comm1t_1984
    comm1t_1984 Posts: 93 Member
    Thanks guys! I'm going to try some of these out... I didn't realize it took 5 minutes. I work full-time and go to school full-time, so cooking for me lately has been very minimal. :grumble:
  • ecka723
    ecka723 Posts: 148 Member
    If you have a trader joe's by you, I really like their spicy smoky peach salsa. I believe 90 or 95 mg sodium in 2 tbsp.

    Also, I used to buy a salsa by the brand La Mexicana, it was more of a fresh salsa, but it was definitely good. It had VERY low sodium and I could only find it at Safeway in a large jar (near the deli, usually). I'm talking like a 48 oz of salsa. But so worth it!

    Sorry, this is the only photo of the product I could find.

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=503708139677880&set=a.453663451349016.93804.125087044206660&type=1&theater
  • forthguy
    forthguy Posts: 1
    Trader Joe's Fire-Roasted Tomato salsa has 30mg per 2-tablespoon serving. It's a little mild for my tastes, but it's a nice accompaniment to salt-free tortilla chips. I prefer Whole Foods Organic 365 salt-free tortilla chips to Trader Joe's chips.

    When I get in a nachos sort of mood, I'll take some of the no-salt chips, a slice or two of Trader Joe's Marbled Lacey Swiss & Colby (35 mg sodium per slice), whip up some simple (no-salt) guacamole, and get myself 2 tbsp (or 4, if it's all I'm having for dinner) of the TJ's Fire-Roasted Tomato salsa.

    Supposedly, they have a chipotle salsa that's low, but I haven't seen it: http://thedailydish.us/low-sodium-products/its-a-low-sodium-fiesta-at-trader-joes/
  • bonjourjackie
    bonjourjackie Posts: 27 Member
    I just bought the chipotle salsa and it's pretty spicy! It's low sodium too (30mg for two tablespoons). I was scared it was going to be all liquidy, but it's got a little bit of chunk. Not as good as a pico de gallo, but a good substitute.
  • 2Slipry
    2Slipry Posts: 1
    Good evening. If you view, "Stengel's Secret" you will find only 25 mg salt, all natural, the Master Cleanse digestive-tract healthy ingredients, no water, and the healing herb Cayenne. Again, I say, "No water and no soggy chips." Nothing but pure product in the bowl down to the last chip. :happy: Nothing but pure, body healthy ingredients.
  • just_jess7
    just_jess7 Posts: 271 Member
    I really enjoy Newman's Own salsa, I know for the mild salsa it's about 65mg of sodium a serving and I think 10 calories. Plus Newman's Own is a great business that donates all its proceeds to charity!

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