Salsaaa

vlynnvale

One thing that I used to love to snack on was tortilla chips and salsa, but since the jarred salsa in the store is PACKED with sodium I quit eating it.

And I miss it. So I'd like to attempt to make my own, but I'm not sure where to start.

Does anyone have any healthier salsa and/or other dip recipes?

StaciO

2 or 3 roma tomatos, 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed), 1 med jalapeno (stem removed), 1/2 sm onion, 3/4 c loose packed fresh cilantro, juice from 1 fresh lime. Put it in a food processor or food chopper until well chopped. You can do it by hand but it just takes longer.

I also substitute 2 tomatos for mango sometimes for a sweeter salsa

suzumichan

Have you tried this one?
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/fire_roasted_salsa.html


I also found this one:
Simple Salsa (Website: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=59632 )
Use this quick recipe to flavor all sorts of dishes, from meats (try baking chicken breasts in it) to multi-ingredient Mexican entrees (like tacos, taco salad, enchiladas, and quesadillas).

Ingredients:

* 2 large, ripe tomatoes
* 1/4 cup mild or sweet onion
* 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
* 3 tablespoons canned, diced green chilies
* 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
* Freshly ground pepper

Preparation:
1. Dice the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro into chunks using a knife. Put them in a blender or small food processor.
2. Add the chilies, vinegar, salt, garlic or garlic powder, and pepper to the blender, and pulse briefly to blend. Pour into a serving bowl. Cover and keep in refrigerator until needed.

Serve with 8 cups reduced-fat tortilla chips.

NOTE: If you don't have a blender or food processor, dice all the ingredients into the smallest pieces possible, place in medium bowl, and stir to blend well.

Yield:
10 servings, 1/4 cup each (2 1/2 cups of salsa).

Nutritional Information:
Per 1/4-cup serving: 15 calories, 0.6 g protein, 3.5 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 8%.

mericksmom

2 or 3 roma tomatos, 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed), 1 med jalapeno (stem removed), 1/2 sm onion, 3/4 c loose packed fresh cilantro, juice from 1 fresh lime. Put it in a food processor or food chopper until well chopped. You can do it by hand but it just takes longer.

I also substitute 2 tomatos for mango sometimes for a sweeter salsa

This is very similar to mine. I roast the tomatoes and peppers, skin them, and then into a blender until I have it just right. (I like it pureed ) and add a lil water to thin it out. If you taste it and feel like it needs salt add accordingly and make sure you write it down.

mrsfeuer

I usually read what the ingredients are on some and just use fresh instead and make it to my own personal tastes

knelson422

I have a really good recipe already posted on my blog at http://kristen-foodismyfriend.blogspot.com. I don't have any ads on my site, so I am not promoting anything, just sharing. I think it is under salsa. It is red pepper salsa, really easy and really good!! Good luck.

BEERRUNNER

Salsa is easy babycakes!!


Roast some Jalapenos
thwo them in the blender with:

Garlic
cilantro
a couple of green tomatoes
squeeze some lime juice and thats it! blend!

ampjorgensen

ya you can make slsa your own too make it how you like it! like it thinner add tomato juice thick add more tomatoes, want more heat add more peppers, like it sweeter? use some cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, sweet onion bell peppers, want to make it a meal put some black beans in it mmmmm tastey

vlynnvale

All of this sounds delish. Thanks for the tips!