Best Mexican Saladsalsa Recipes

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MEXICAN HOMEMADE SALSA



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In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. -Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 jalapeno peppers
1 medium onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, halved
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
4 fresh cilantro sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally., Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds., Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse 4 times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until salsa reaches desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MEXICAN BEAN SALAD



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A colorful, spicy, and refreshing bean and corn salad.

Provided by Karen Castle

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
  • Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1158.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

FRESH CORN SALSA



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This fresh corn salsa recipe is the perfect summer appetizer! It's made simply with sweet corn, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime and a dash of chili powder (avocado is optional). Recipe yields about 4 cups salsa.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salsa

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups raw corn kernels* (from about 4 cobs of shucked sweet corn)
1 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
Optional: 1 diced ripe avocado
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 bunch)
1 to 2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (use 1 for mild-to-medium salsa or 2 for more spicy salsa)
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes), to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño.
  • For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup (without optional avocado), Calories 58 calories, Sugar 4.5 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Fat 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

MEXICAN SALAD/SALSA



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I found this recipe in a magazine in the spring of this year. I have brought to every party/family picnic I've been to this summer and it's been a real hit. Lots of people have asked for the recipe. It's also great for vegetarians!

Provided by um-um-good

Categories     Black Beans

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 limes, juice of
2 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked corn
1 (540 ml) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 tomatoes, diced
1 pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
jalapeno pepper, diced
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Let sit.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, as a salad, or in a tortilla shell.

MEXICAN SALAD



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Make and share this Mexican Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives (I use black)
4 tomatoes, sliced
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 avocado, mashed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite size pieces.
  • Combine lettuce, cheese, onions, olives and tomatoes in a salad bowl.
  • To make dressing, combine avocado, lemon juice, sour cream, oil, sugar, garlic salt and chili powder and mix until smooth.
  • This may be done in a blender.
  • Toss salad and dressing and add crushed chips last.

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