Salsa From Fiesta Mexicana Food

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

Ingredients

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.

PICO DE GALLO SALSA

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Salsa Mexicana or Pico de Gallo Salsa as it is known in some areas of México, is one of the simplest of Salsas and it can be ready in a matter of minutes to top your grilled chicken, steaks or fish. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories Salsas

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large ripe tomato finely chopped
1/3 large onion finely chopped
2 serrano peppers or 1 jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup of cilantro finely chopped
Salt to taste

Steps:

You can prepare the ingredients ahead of time, making sure they are stored in the refrigerator in separated containers as shown in the picture.
Put the chopped tomato, onion, serrano pepper in a bowl. Add the cilantro, the lime juice and salt, mix gently until all the ingredients are coated with the lime juice. You can eat this pico de gallo salsa right away or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN SALSA II

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Plenty of cilantro and other fresh ingredients make this salsa a Mexican style favorite. Serve with corn chips, over eggs, or with any Mexican food.

Provided by Sabrina

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

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 roma (plum) tomatoes
3 serrano peppers
½ cup chopped onion
⅔ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
salt to taste

Steps:

Place roma (plum) tomatoes and serrano peppers in a medium saucepan over medium high heat with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
Place roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, onion, cilantro and garlic in a blender or food processor. Puree about 30 seconds, or to desired consistency. Transfer to a medium serving bowl, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g