Posted by Jennifer Heinen

Looking for a healthy side for your summer barbecue? Look no further! While store-bought salsa can be overloaded with sodium, this homemade Summer Salsa recipe contains less than half the sodium of leading salsa brands. The combination of fresh, delicious ingredients creates the perfect dip for some whole wheat pita chips. We recommend using leftovers as a topping to your favorite fish!

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Jennifer Heinen, MS, RD, LDN, is a licensed, registered dietitian for the JF&CS Hunger and Nutrition program. Jennifer began her work at JF&CS as a Boston University intern during the early production stages of the Home Cooking without a Kitchen cookbook. She has a passion for educating and empowering others to make healthy choices easy and delicious. Previously she worked as an inpatient and outpatient dietitian and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Dietetic Association. Her favorite food is avocado smashed on whole wheat toast.