Tomato salsa recipes

[art]

I have lots of tomatoes on the vine just waiting to be made into a great tomato salsa. Any ideas of great recipes?

[HUNGRY!]

The tomato basil salsa (available on the CL website) is really good. I made it for supper club and everyone really seemed to like it.:cool:

[art]

Thanks I will look for the recipe!

[Deanna]

As a matter of fact, I'm enjoying some right now. Picked some fresh ripe tomatoes and jalapeno peppers this morning. I'm in heaven!

When I make salsa, I usually "wing it." But my basic ingredients are always:


Tomatoes
Garlic
Green Onions
Cilantro
Jalapenos
Lime juice
Salt
Pepper

Today, I used a mixture of yellow (low-acid) and red tomatoes.

I also varied my recipe by drizzling a tablespoon or so of extra-virgin olive oil and and a couple of tablespoons of red wine vinegar.

I like my salsa "fresca" style, which is without blending. You certainly could run this through your food processor to the consistency you desire.

Note: In winter, I used canned diced tomatoes. They taste so much better than the hothouse tomatoes!

Now...if I only had some queso fresco!!!

[art]

Thank you so much for your suggestions. Have you ever cooked the tomatoes and garlic for your salsa,or do you just cut them up?

[andrea]

art- try the tropical tomato salsa too... same issue as the tomato-basil. it is mango-tomato-cilantro-lime-shallots etc. YUUMMM!!!

[Gail]

Originally posted by art
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Have you ever cooked the tomatoes and garlic for your salsa,or do you just cut them up?
You could go either way with salsas. Depends upon your mood or personal preferences. Although I found a couple of threads for you, I am also including variations of salsas both cooked and uncooked.

http://www.cookinglight.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=11959&highlight=salsa

SALSA DE JITOMATE
tomato sauce (cooked)

2 tablespoons salad oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 or more serrano chiles, chopped
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic until limp. Add all the other ingredients, except the cilantro, and cook gently for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Add the cilantro and cook for a minute or two longer. Serve either hot or cold. Makes about 2 cups.

SALSA CRUDA
(uncooked tomato sauce)

2 very ripe large tomatoes, peeled and chopped fine
2 or more canned serrano chiles, chopped (I'm not sure why she specifies canned, I'd think fresh would be fine or better!)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of sugar

Mix all ingredients, taste for seasoning and serve cold. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.


-- and if you want to make something a bit different, you could try the variation of cooked sauce with canned chile chipotle below:

SALSA DE CHILE CHIPOTLE

1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Canned chipotle chiles to taste, chopped

Sauté the onion and garlic in hot oil until tender but not brown. Add all the other ingredients and cook gently for about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Makes about 2 cups.

(From: The Complete Book of Mexican Cooking)


EL ZORRO'S SALSA

1/2 cup finely shredded green chiles (Anaheim, jalapeño, or serranos, depending upon how hot you want it)
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon chopped oregano leaves
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Mix all ingredients. Chill to enhance flavor. Serve with chips as a dip or use on eggs, tacos, fajitas, etc.

(From: Mexican Cooking Made Easy)

Here's one from CL which sounds interesting:

Cutting Board Salsa

This citrusy-hot salsa complements tortilla chips or our Three-Pepper Quesadillas.


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Ingredients
2 cups diced tomato
1/2 cup diced peeled jicama
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced radishes
1/3 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (1 small pepper)
1/2 teaspoon salt


Directions
Estimated Total Time: 30 minutes

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, and toss gently. Cover the salsa, and chill.


Total Time:
30 minutes

Servings/Serving Size:
3 1/2 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup)


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Nutrition Facts
(per Serving):
16 calories

3.6 g carbohydrates

0 mg cholesteral

0.2 g fat

103 mg sodium

0.5 g protein

7 g calcium

0.3 g iron

0.6 g fiber



Enough or you need more? I'm sure I have more...

And did you check CL's own recipe search? :

http://www029.recipefinder.cookinglight.com/pl.qanda?extArg=XwcitfAnIg864zjJbJs_wP8qosfg&accessArg=XwcitfAvrXdiMkJIismX5MOQAY8sOcBNyttg8wRy Lmvsxc-0jt_C06YpvpC446DmLhcCMukLRsyO0Fc082Avl5xU6u0_oAc4F 9msxdy4lmuA8q2lkLi1Ifg

That should keep you busy!

[art]

Thank you so very much! I think this will keep me very busy! I will try a few of your recipes.
Sue