Mexican Fruit Salsa Recipes, Salsa Facts, Mango Salsa Recipe

SALSA FACTS and maybe more….

“Salsa” is the Spanish word for sauce. In southwestern cooking it refers to a relish or condiment, a mixture of chopped vegetables, fruits (usually tomatoes) and seasonings that may be cooked or uncooked, is usually not pureed and is served as an accompaniment to a dish. Salsas, once limited to the regions where southwestern and Mexican food is found, are everywhere in the United States.

Salsas, relishes, and chutneys can enliven even the dullest of dishes. It is rare to find any Texas style food without one of these accompaniments. Although salsas are Mexican in origin and relishes are a southern tradition, they have become equally popular. In Mexico, the main ingredients in salsa are onions, garlic, chiles, and tomatoes. Salsas are thicker and chunkier than picante sauces

Salsas can be fresh, cooked or bottled. Southwestern food lovers use them as garnishes, dips, condiments and even as side dishes. Salsas form a bridge of flavor and texture between the mild cheese of a quesadilla and its flour tortilla base, between the piquant beef in a taco and its corn wrap. In southern restaurants, salsa and tortilla chips are brought to the table as soon as customers are seated. Some variations such as red chile, green tomatillo and guacamole are offered. Salsas made at home often bear the signature of the cook who will adjust the balance of ingredients from mild to spicy, tangy or pungent or rich by adding avocado.

Due to an increasing awareness of nutritional issues, salsas have risen in popularity partly because they are low in cholesterol, fat, and calories and partly because they provide a great way to add depth and flavor to any dish or just that extra zip to a sauce. Visit our homemade brand Tejano salsa, you'll find no preservatives and no vinegar or sugar. Our whole family of Tejano products are made in Houston, Texas with health conscious people in mind.

The ever growing popularity of salsas has also widened its usage from a pre-meal dip with tortilla chips to a vegetable dip, a condiment served with fish and over eggs, a sauce over chicken or beef, a base for cooked sauces, try it over pizza or pasta, or shock your palate and pour over baked potatoes and French fries.

Facts are that salsa has become the best selling condiment in North America recently pushing tomato ketchup out of the top-selling spotlight. We appear to be returning to a healthier way of eating i.e. legumes, grains, vegetables and organic produce of all kinds and in part the growing popularity of salsas is also due to an increasing awareness of nutritional issues.

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Since salsas are traditionally spicy and vegetable based, it is easy to forget how delicious and different the taste of fruit can be alongside the tomatoes and chiles. Tomato salsas are great with chicken and beef. Spoon a mango based salsa over fish tacos or even pork tenderloin. Pineapples have the perfect flavor and texture for creating a hearty salsa. Why not try a pineapple based salsa with blackened seafood or chicken. The sweetness of the salsa compliments the smoky, spicy flavor of blackened dishes. Summertime brings melons galore to local grocery stores or farmer's markets and home gardens. These melons also make a great choice for creating a fruity salsa. The melon like flavor of papaya blends with spicy hot peppers to create another delicious salsa that is wonderful with chicken or pork. Here is another variant: roasted corn adds a nutty, smoky flavor to salsa and if you're roasting your corn on the grill, add the jalapeno peppers to the grill also for another great taste.

Mexican Food To Go Favorite Salsa Recipes.
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4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (up to 1 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper (bell pepper)
1/4 cup oil
2 tbsp finely chopped green chiles
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp cilantro (coriander) seed, crushed (or fresh cilantro leaves)
1 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients. Cover and chill, stirring occasionally. Serve with corn chips.

Melon Salsa Recipe.
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1 small mango, peeled, pitted & diced
1 serrano chile, seeded & de-ribbed
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup jicama, peeled & diced
1 1/2 Tbsp red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup honeydew, diced
1/2 cup cantaloupe, diced
2 Tbsp cucumber, peeled & diced
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 Tbsp sour cream

Purée the mango in a blender or food processor along with the chile and lime juice. Place the diced vegetables and fruit in a mixing bowl. Add the puree. Mix thoroughly to combine. Mix in the cilantro, salt and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Gently fold in the sour cream.
Yield: 6-8 servings.

Mango Salsa Recipe.
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1 large Mango; peeled -- 1/4" cubed
1/4 cup red bell pepper -- 1/4" diced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh basil -- finely chopped
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar.
2 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sugar
1 Jalapeno pepper (opt) -- finely chopped.
seeds and membranes -- discarded

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Let stand at room temperature a half hour before serving or refrigerate up to 24 hours. This does not hold up well and should be used quickly.
Nutritional info: 32 cal; 0g pro, 0g fat, 8g carbs, 1mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol.

Two Tomato Salsa.
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2 c diced unpeeled plum tomato
1 c unpeeled green tomato
1/2 c diced green bell pepper.
1/4 c chopped purple onion.
1 tbsp finely chop jalapeno pepper
1 tbsp finely chop fresh cilantro
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt.
1/8 tsp coarsely ground pepper.
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir well. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Use a slotted spoon to serve with corn tortilla wedges, poultry, or fish. Yield: 3 cups (approx. 6 calories per tbsp.)

Tropical Fruit and Black Bean Salsa Recipe.
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1/2 c pineapple, diced
1/2 c mango, diced
1/2 c papaya, diced
1/2 c onions, red, chopped
1/2 c beans, black, cooked
1 jalapeno, minced.

Mix all ingredients. Allow flavors to develop for at least 30mts.
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Fruit Salsa Recipe.
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1 cup strawberries
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
2 kiwi fruit, peeled.
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple jelly or all fruit jelly juice from 1 orange.
1 flour tortilla

Chop all in food processor to desired consistency. Cut a flour tortilla into bite size pieces. Spray lightly with Pam.
Dust with sugar/cinnamon mixture and toast in oven until lightly browned. Serve as a scooper with the Fruit Salsa.
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Avocado-Tomato Salsa Recipe.
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2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/4 avocado, cubed.
1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped.
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
1 tbsp red wine vinegar.
2 tsp grated lime peel.
1 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Combine tomatoes, onions, avocado, peppers, parsley, vinegar, lime peel, juice and cumin. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 6 servings.

Fruit Salsa Recipe.
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1 cup chopped peeled pineapple
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper.
2/3 cup chopped peeled kiwi fruit
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion.
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice.
1/2 teaspoon minced Serrano chili (with seeds)
Ground white pepper.

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with white pepper and salt. Can be made 3 hours ahead. Makes about 4 cups.
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Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe.
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4 to 6 medium tomatoes
2 to 3 white onions
1 can black olives.
3 to 4 green chiles
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. oil.

Chop tomatoes, onions, olives & green chiles in very small pieces. Combine oil and vinegar, pour over tomato mixture. Serve with corn or taco chips. For best flavor, chill for several hours before serving.

Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipe.
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1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4" cubes
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4" cubes
1 ripe Avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4" cubes.
3 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped.
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. jalapeno peppers, drained.
1 tsp. ginger, crushed

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with grilled fish or chicken.
Also good with tortilla chips.
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Salsa De Picante Recipe.
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2 large cans tomatoes, chopped
3 small cans green chilies, chopped.
2 small cans jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 large onions, chopped.
6-10 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp salt.

Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Cool & refrigerate.
Good as a dip for tortilla chips or over eggs, tacos, etc.

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