Best South Texas Salsa Recipes

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TANGY TEXAS SALSA



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I'm a "transplant" from Wisconsin currently living in Texas. Even after 20 years, I can't get enough of our wonderful local citrus. This is one way to work it into a main dish. The combination of tangy fruit, spicy jalapeno and distinctive cilantro is perfect over any meat, poultry or fish. We also dip into it with chips. -Lois Kildahl, McAllen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (1/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium red grapefruit
1 large navel orange

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients., Cut a thin slice off top and bottom of grapefruit and orange; stand upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane of fruit. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit; add to pepper mixture., Stir gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOUTH TEXAS SALSA



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This recipe is so simple and has not changed for generations!

Provided by Emma Menchaca

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large vine ripened tomatoes
1/2 medium white onion
1/2 small garlic clove
1 bunch or handful of fresh cilantro
2 serrano chiles
1 can(s) stewed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 pot of water
SOUTH TEXAS SALSA

Steps:

  • 1. Add tomatoes and serranos to pot of water and bring to a boil. Let it boil for one minute and then take off of heat. Leave ingredients in water for about 5 min's. Remove items from water very carefully they will be hot. Remove stem button and skin from tomatoes. Place in blender. Remove stems from peppers and cut in half. At this time you will either want to remove the seeds for a milder sauce or leave the seeds in for a hotter sauce. I leave the seeds in!! Add peppers to blender.
  • 2. Take your half of a white onion and quarter it. Add to blender. (You can use a yellow onion if you prefer) At this point you will find you might want to adjust the amount of onion to less or more. The onion can overpower the salsa so a med onion with the ends cut off I have found to be just enough.
  • 3. Wash and add a small handful of cilantro, 1/2 a small garlic clove, stewed tomatoes(un-drained) and teaspoon of salt. (Garlic is another ingredient you can adjust to your taste. Also using a couple dashes of powdered garlic will work just fine.) Cover and run blender on "chop" until ingredients are chopped up completely. At this time you will want to taste before pouring it out of the blender to see if you need a touch of salt or some other ingredient. I have used this recipe for so long it is pretty much set but everyone's tastes can differ. I hope you enjoy this salsa. It is a great appetizer with tortilla chips or add it to ANY food you like especially breakfast eggs!!! It will keep for about 2 to 2 1/2 weeks in your refrigerator. Enjoy!!!

SIMPLE TEXAS SALSA



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This is the most delicious salsa that doesn't require any cooking!

Provided by Susan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
½ bunch fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
2 serrano chilis, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chives, cilantro, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, salt and pepper to taste in an electric blender. Pulse until the salsa is to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 146.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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