California Chilled Salsa Recipes

FRESH CALIFORNIA SALSA

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Add jalapenos 2 teaspoons at a time, tasting after each addition to see how hot the salsa has become. Jalapeno peppers vary in heat, so it is important to taste the salsa to ensure you do not make it too hot to handle. Salt to taste. Enjoy!

CALIFORNIA-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• In small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Store in refrigerator for 10 days.
• Serve as a garnish or dip.

MEXICAN HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally., Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. Remove stems and seeds., Place onion and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse 4 times. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos. Cover and process until salsa reaches desired consistency. Chill until serving. Serve with chips.

CALIFORNIA SALSA

Steps:

• 1.Place onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and six of the tomato quarters into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2.Select Variable 1.
• 3.Turn machine on and slowly increase to Variable 5.
• 4.Blend for 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
• 5.Reduce to Variable 3 and remove the lid plug. Add the remaining tomatoes through the lid plug opening.
• 6.Blend for an additional 10 seconds or just until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Do not over mix, leave chunky. Serve with tortilla chips.