Best Southwest Salsa Recipes

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Oil grill rack. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine turkey, crushed chips, 4 tablespoons cilantro, chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper in large bowl. Using fork, mix together. Form 6 patties, each about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
• Mix together salsa, corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro in small bowl. Set aside. Grill burgers until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Divide among plates. Spoon salsa over burgers and serve.

WARM SOUTHWEST SALSA WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Lightly spray 1 1/2-quart round microwavable casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, tortilla chips and cilantro. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until warm. Sprinkle with cilantro. Place casserole on large round platter; surround with tortilla chips. Serve immediately. (Salsa will be saucy; serve with slotted spoon.)

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BURGERS WITH SWEET CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Cook sweet corn until just crisp and place in a bowl with the remaining salsa ingredients; stir to mix well; chill before serving.
• Combine ingredients for burgers and form into 4 patties; cook about 4-5 minutes per side over med-high heat or until cooked through.
• Serve on toasted kaiser rolls with lettuce, cheese and salsa; additional salsa may be served along side.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• 1.Combine salsa ingredients and set aside. 2.Preheat grill to medium(300-350F. In small bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder,lime peel and onion salt, set aside. 3.Cut heavy-duty foil into sheets slightly larger than each fillet. Cut 2-3" slits in center of each sheet. Coat foil with cooking spray. 4.Pat fish dry.Place 1 fillet on each sheet of foil & sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture pressing lightly. Top with jalapeno slices. 5. Place foil sheets on grill. Grill uncovered 4-6 mins or until fish flakes easily with a fork. 6.Garnish Tilapia fillets with corn salsa

SOUTHWEST SALSA

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in large bowl. cover & chill 1-2 hours.

GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST SLIDERS WITH PRICKLY PEAR AND GRILLED AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat an oiled grill to 400 degrees F or heat an oiled grill pan.
• For the salsa: Slice the red onion into thick slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut avocado in half and remove the pits. Grill the onion and avocado halves on an oiled grill until slightly charred. Remove the onion to a cutting board and dice. Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl and add 1/2 cup of diced grilled red onion. Stir in the diced cactus, cilantro, cumin and chipotle pepper sauce. Mash the mixture and mix well. Add the garlic, tomato and lime juice and combine well. Season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of the salsa and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the sliders: In a large bowl, combine the beef, chorizo, tortilla chips, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and mix gently. Form into 18 golf ball-size rounds, then flatten and shape into a size to fit the buns.
• Oil the grill and put the burgers on the grill. Tent the burgers with foil or a hotel pan and squirt with water to create steam. Grill the burgers until desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. After turning, divide the slices of Monterey jack among the burgers. Put the rolls on the grill and close the lid until the cheese is melted and the rolls are toasted.
• For the crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the crema and chipotle hot sauce, to taste.
• Put the burgers on the roll bottoms and top with salsa and crema. Cover with the roll tops. Stuff the prickly pears with tortilla strips and serve alongside the sliders.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills). When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy! NOTES *I love the tortellini in the refrigerated section of Costco **May want to increase sugar if using Greek yogurt

SNAPPY SOUTHWEST SALSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix together the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk to combine.
• SLOWLY drizzle in both oils, one at a time, whisking constantly until oil emulsifies.
• Add in jalapeños and salsa, whisking to combine.
• Season with sea salt and black pepper, to your tastes.
• Will keep in a tightly lidded jar in fridge for about 2 weeks or so.
• Shake well before using after it has been stored.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Cook Tortellini in generously salted water just until al dente according to package directions (do NOT overcook - we don't want soggy tortellini). Rinse tortellini in cool water and add to a large serving bowl. Add. corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, red onion and half of the dressing. Gently toss. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• When ready to serve, add avocado, bacon, cheese and the desired amount of dressing to the salad (you may not use all it) and gently toss to combine. Add additional dressing if needed so its nice and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired.

APPLE CHIPOTLE SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine apples with onion & bell peppers.
• In a smaller bowl, stir together chipotles with garlic, lime juice, cider vinegar, olive oil & cilantro, then add this mixture to the apple mixture, stirring well before adding the salt & pepper to taste.
• Although best served the day it's made, this salsa can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a roasting pan, combine corn kernels & sliced garlic & mix well.
• Drizzle olive oil over the corn, then add the water, salt & pepper, mixing well.
• Roast corn & garlic, uncovered for 20 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn/garlic mixture, lime juice, jalapeno & cilantro.
• Stir well, then let the salsa stand for 1 hour at room temperature to develop the flavors.
• Serve salsa immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days ~ It is, however, best the day it's made!

SOUTHWEST CRANBERRY SALSA/RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Refrigerate several hours to allow flavors to mellow and blend.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature as relish or salsa.
• Note:This is great for a sandwich spread on a turkey or chicken sandwich.
• Also great for a new twist to serve with your holiday meals.
• Also try it with an orange or lemon instead of a lime.

GRILLED SOUTHWEST STEAK AND SALSA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Sprinkle both sides of beef with seasoned salt, garlic-pepper blend, chili powder and oregano.
• Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 9 minutes, turning once or twice, until desired doneness. Add buns, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted.
• Cut beef crosswise into thin slices. Spread about 2 tablespoons salsa on bottom of each bun. Top with beef, avocado, cheese and tops of buns.

SOUTHWEST SALSA DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• chill.
• serve (works good with tortillas, but i like ritz crackers the best).

SOUTHWEST SALSA RICE BITES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
• Stir together 1½ cups cooked white or brown rice, 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spray 24 mini muffin pan or mini bar pan with nonstick cooking spray and press equal amounts of rice mixture into each cup.
• Top with 1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
• Top with salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWEST SALSA PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350. Unroll pizza crust dough onto a greased 14-inch pizza pan. Pat out dough to edges. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool completely.
• 2. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, garlic, and 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro (or parsley); mix well. Spread mixture evenly onto crust.
• 3. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro (or parsley), tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato salsa over cream cheese mixture; top with avocado slices. Cut into wedges and serve.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills).
• When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST SALSA CHICKEN WITH FRESH GREENS

Steps:

• Stir the chili powder and cumin in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat the oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's blackened and cooked through, stirring often. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
• Stir the salsa and water in the skillet and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Divide the greens among 6 plates. Top with the chicken and salsa mixture.

SOUTHWEST RIB ROAST WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, cumin and cayenne. Set aside 2 teaspoons for salsa. Rub the remaining seasoning mixture over roast. Place roast fat side up in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness ((for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Transfer to serving platter. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving., For salsa, combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro and reserved seasoning mixture in a bowl. Serve with roast.

SOUTHWEST SALSA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Place tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro on a large cutting board. Chop back and forth for a couple of minutes until you get small pieces (or use a food processor) 2. Pour those all in a bowl. Add corn, black beans, salt, cumin, chili powder, sugar and lime juice. 3. Stir together for a couple of minutes so flavors blend well. And that's it. Enjoy with chips.