Apple Chipotle Salsa Southwest Recipes

APPLE CHIPOTLE SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine apples with onion & bell peppers.
• In a smaller bowl, stir together chipotles with garlic, lime juice, cider vinegar, olive oil & cilantro, then add this mixture to the apple mixture, stirring well before adding the salt & pepper to taste.
• Although best served the day it's made, this salsa can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, chipotle peppers, cilantro and onions to a food processor and blend until totally combined. Give it a taste to check for seasoning.
• Make the salsa several hours before serving, as it will give the flavors a chance to dance! Keeps in the fridge, covered, for about a week.

APPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For chips, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Spritz or brush a small amount of water onto the tortilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool and store in air tight container.
• Coarsely chop the apples (core but keep the skins on). Add the remaining ingredients.
• This can store in the fridge for several days.

HERDEZ® SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE SALAD WITH FRESH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/4 cup cooking sauce. Pour over the sliced meat in a bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• In another bowl combine corn, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, red onion, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 lime, and 2 tablespoons cooking sauce; mix gently. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. With tongs, add half the meat to pan in a single layer; do not stir for at least a minute. Turn meat and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a clean plate.
• Repeat with 1 more tablespoon olive oil and other half of meat, allowing pan to get very hot again first.
• Top lettuce with meat mixture, corn salsa, cheese, pepper rings and any other toppings you desire. You can serve with your favorite salad dressing, but this salad is so packed with flavor that none is needed.

HERDEZ® SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE SALAD WITH FRESH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/4 cup cooking sauce. Pour over the sliced meat in a bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• In another bowl combine corn, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, red onion, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1/2 lime, and 2 tablespoons cooking sauce; mix gently. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. With tongs, add half the meat to pan in a single layer; do not stir for at least a minute. Turn meat and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove to a clean plate.
• Repeat with 1 more tablespoon olive oil and other half of meat, allowing pan to get very hot again first.
• Top lettuce with meat mixture, corn salsa, cheese, pepper rings and any other toppings you desire. You can serve with your favorite salad dressing, but this salad is so packed with flavor that none is needed.

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.