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Salsa

Salsa

Simply meaning "sauce", salsa has come to characterize much of the Mexican food served in the U.S. Traditional versions are made from a tomato base with onions and peppers. Another traditional version uses tomatillos for salsa verde (green sauce). Some newer variations include ingredients like fruits, beans, and other vegetables like corn or cabbage. Serve with chips or other dippers, or use as a condiment on seafood, meat or poultry.



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salsa tip:

Let the mixture stand at room temperature for an hour before serving. The flavors will meld. However, do not let it stand more than 2 hours or it can get watery as the acidic ingredients start to break down.



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recipe for fresh and easy salsa with blue corn chips

Fresh And Easy Salsa With Blue Corn Chips

A tasty fresh salsa made with tomatoes, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro and served with festive blue corn tortilla chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado salsa

Avocado Salsa

Made with creamy avocados, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of lime, this easy-to-make avocado salsa recipe is perfect for snacking or as a topping.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for habanero mango salsa

Habanero Mango Salsa

Mangoes and habanero peppers combine to provide a sweet heat to this salsa. Try this tropical salsa on fish tacos or simply eat with chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat avocado-tomato salsa

Low-Fat Avocado-Tomato Salsa

This version of avocado salsa goes easy on the avocados to reduce the fat content, but has plenty of flavor to make up for it. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bennigan's fire-roasted salsa and sweet pineapple pepper cream dipping sauce

Bennigan's Fire-Roasted Salsa and Sweet Pineapple Pepper Cream Dipping Sauce

Made with sugar, pineapple juice, mayonnaise, salsa, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for wonderful salsa

Wonderful Salsa

Made with vinegar, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, canning salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tangerine habanero salsa

Tangerine Habanero Salsa

The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for copycat el chico salsa verde

Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted lemon salsa

Roasted Lemon Salsa

Made with lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, olive oil, shallots or green onions, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive salsa

Black Olive Salsa

Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for roasted corn and tomatillo salsa

Roasted Corn And Tomatillo Salsa

Made with salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, corn on the cob, tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for yucatan salsa

Yucatan Salsa

Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca

Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for traditional salsa

Traditional Salsa

Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raspberry salsa

Raspberry Salsa

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for cabbage salsa

Cabbage Salsa

Made with olive oil, pickled jalapeno, cabbage, orange, lime, salt, sugar, tequila, plum tomato


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for corn salsa with cumin

Corn Salsa with Cumin

Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for authentic mexican salsa

Authentic Mexican Salsa

Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker salsa

Slow Cooker Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apple pear salsa

Apple Pear Salsa

Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado and mint salsa

Avocado And Mint Salsa

Made with onion, avocado, lemon, mint, sea salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa

Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bing cherry salsa

Bing Cherry Salsa

Made with salt, Tabasco sauce, Bing cherries, fresh basil, green bell pepper, lemon, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cowboy salsa with avocado, black eyed peas, and corn

Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn

Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple avocado salsa

Apple Avocado Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, lime zest, jalapeno pepper, Granny Smith apple, avocado, lime juice, red bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for strawberry pineapple salsa

Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Made with sugar, lemon juice, ginger, pinneapple, mango, strawberries


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado-tequila salsa

Avocado-Tequila Salsa

Made with salt, avocados, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, tequila


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super bowl salsa

Super Bowl Salsa

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes





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