Artichoke Salsa

Salsa doesn’t have to mean “South of the Border.” This one is 100 percent Italian, loaded with tomatoes and artichokes (1/4 cup of vegetables, and all the nutrients they provide, in each portion) and flavor. Serve it on slices of whole-grain toast, or as a dip for chips, crackers or vegetables. And, if you’re really enterprising it makes a great pizza topping. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 45; Total fat 2.5g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 140mg; Carbohydrate 4g; Fiber 0g; Protein 1g; Vitamin A 2%DV*; Vitamin C 10%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 4%DV *Daily Value

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can  petite cut diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  finely diced red onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  teaspoon red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread.