Best Cilantro Salsa With Mint Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING WATERMELON SALSA

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"I entered this recipe in a local fair, and it took first place! This is one of my favorites because all of the ingredients (except for the lime juice) came directly from my garden and bee hives." -Carolyn Butterfield of Lake Stevens, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups seeded finely chopped watermelon
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, onion, peppers and herbs. Drizzle with honey and lime juice; gently toss to coat. , Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO SALSA

Cilantro Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large bunch cilantro
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt, to taste

Steps:

For a thicker sauce, chop cilantro and garlic and place in a blender. Puree with 1/4 cup water and the oil. Add lime juice, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
For a thinner sauce, chop cilantro and garlic very finely. Then stir in 1/4 cup water, oil, lime juice, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
The emulsified version can be served as a dip with pita bread. Serve the thinner version with fried halloumi or other fried cheese, vegetable fritters or with a salad.

CILANTRO SALSA WITH MINT

Cilantro Salsa With Mint image

Provided by Karen Baar

Categories condiments, dips and spreads

Time 15m

Yield 2/3 cup (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large bunch cilantro, stems removed
1 jalapeno, seeded
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 or 2 limes, to taste
Salt to taste

Steps:

Finely chop cilantro, jalapeno, basil, mint and garlic. Mix.
Stir in oil, lime juice, salt and 1/4 cup water. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste. Use as a sauce for grilled fish or vegetables, or on tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 210, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 132 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams