Green Avocado Salsa
Submitted by: DOGMAGRILL
"This is the ultimate fresh, green salsa. The addition of avocado gives it a wonderful creaminess!"
Original recipe yield: 2 cups.
Prep Time:30 MinutesReady In:30 MinutesServings:8 (change)


INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and finely minced
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped



DIRECTIONS:
Place the water, pepper, onion, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado, and tomatillos in a blender, or the bowl of a food processor. Puree or process to desired consistency, adding more water as needed. Serve immediately.

Olive ’N Caper Salsa

Makes 8 portions

3 Tbsp capers
1 cup Lindsay® Ripe Pitted Olives, sliced
1/2 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Balsamic-style vinaigrette dressing
Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and chill.

Summer Tropical Salsa

Source: Midwest Living



Makes 4 to 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes


Ingredients
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 medium ripe mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
1/2 of a sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/4 of a medium red onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (do not remove the seeds*)

Directions
1. In a storage container, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Suggested Uses: Serve with grilled chicken, fish or pork.

*Note: Hot chili peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your eyes, lips, and sensitive skin. Wear plastic gloves while working with peppers, and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly afterward.

Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 76
total fat: 0g
saturated fat: 0g
monounsaturated fat: 0g
polyunsaturated fat: 0g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 3mg
carbohydrate: 20g
total sugar: 16g
fiber: 2g
protein: 1g
vitamin C: 77%
calcium: 2%
iron: 2%

Chipotle Peach Salsa with Cilantro
SUBMITTED BY: Oompah


"I came up with this fresh-tasting, spicy recipe one night as we fired up steaks smothered in a smoky hickory BBQ sauce on our new grill. The combination was a hit and this has definitely become a new favorite. We like our food spicy, so adjust the amount of chipotle and onion to suit your taste."

Original recipe yield:
4 servings

PREP TIME 10 Min
READY IN 10 Min


SERVINGS About scaling and conversions

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sliced canned peaches, drained and chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, mix the peaches, onion, garlic, ginger, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cilantro, and lime. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

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Crunchy Jicama Salsa

Source: Ladies' Home Journal



Makes 16 servings (4 cups)
Prep: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups finely diced jicama
1 large yellow or red tomato, seeded and finely diced
1/2 cup finely diced yellow sweet pepper
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and finely diced cucumber
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup finely diced carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno or serrano chile
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips (see Recipe Center)

Directions
1. Combine the jicama, tomato, pepper, cucumber, onion, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt in a large bowl. Serve with Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips. Makes 16 servings (4 cups).

Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 15
total fat: 0g
saturated fat: 0g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 37mg
carbohydrate: 3g
protein: 0g

...so many to choose from...thanks!

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Binning      PHOTO BY: Kevin Lawrence

"This authentic, Mexican salsa verde has a fabulous flavor. Use it on chicken enchiladas or as a condiment for any dish that needs a little extra zip!"