Best Zesty Mediterranean Salsa Recipes

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ZESTY SALSA FOR CANNING



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I got this years ago from the lady in our church who canned it. I've never made it but I've eaten lots of it! It's the best salsa I have ever had. Especially good with lime tortilla chips or on taco salad (recipe #102234).

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
5 cups chopped and seeded bell peppers
5 cups chopped onions
2 1/2 cups hot peppers, chopped, seeded
1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
3 teaspoons salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except tomato paste in large sauce pot.
  • Simmer until desired thickness.
  • Stir in tomato paste.
  • Ladle hot salsa into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head-space.
  • Process 15 minutes in a hot water bath.
  • Note: use more hot peppers for a very hot salsa or less for mild.
  • It depends on how hot your peppers are and how hot you like your salsa.
  • I never get close to 2 1/2 cups for our mild salsa.

ZESTY SALSA VERDE



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Last year was the first time I had ever grown tomatillos. They were so abundant that I had enough to eat fresh, give away and freeze for future gatherings. What I didn't expect was how well the salsa would freeze. I do like to add an extra zip by juicing a fresh lime into the salsa after it has thawed. -Kim Banick, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds medium tomatillos (about 16), husks removed and halved
2 large sweet onions, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 to 1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, toss tomatillos, onions, peppers and garlic with oil. Divide mixture between two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., Process tomatillo mixture in a food processor until smooth, adding enough water to reach desired consistency. Add remaining ingredients; pulse just until combined. Freeze option: Freeze cooled salsa in freezer containers. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

10 MINUTE ZESTY SALSA



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The view from our mountain home includes Pike's Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather. During family get-togethers, we often savor this salsa with chips while we feast on the natural beauty all around us.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 tablespoon seeded chopped jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dash salt
Dash pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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