Mexican Flag Salsa

This colourful salsa has the same colours (green, white, and red) as the Mexican flag!

1 small white onion, peeled and diced
2 ripe tomatillos, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped (add pulp and seeds left from guacamole recipe)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (seeds and ribs removed)
1 tsp (5 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp (10 mL) red wine vinegar
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients in bowl; season to taste. Cover and let salsa rest for 1/2 hour to allow flavours to mingle.

Serves 6.

Each serving contains: 25 calories; 1 g protein; 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 4 g carbohydrates; 1 g fibre; 3 mg sodium

source: "Cinco de Mayo", alive #343, May 2011