Best 11 Southwest Salsa Recipes

WARM SOUTHWEST SALSA WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Lightly spray 1 1/2-quart round microwavable casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, tortilla chips and cilantro. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until warm. Sprinkle with cilantro. Place casserole on large round platter; surround with tortilla chips. Serve immediately. (Salsa will be saucy; serve with slotted spoon.)

SOUTHWEST SALSA

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in large bowl. cover & chill 1-2 hours.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED TILAPIA WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• 1.Combine salsa ingredients and set aside. 2.Preheat grill to medium(300-350F. In small bowl combine brown sugar, chili powder,lime peel and onion salt, set aside. 3.Cut heavy-duty foil into sheets slightly larger than each fillet. Cut 2-3" slits in center of each sheet. Coat foil with cooking spray. 4.Pat fish dry.Place 1 fillet on each sheet of foil & sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture pressing lightly. Top with jalapeno slices. 5. Place foil sheets on grill. Grill uncovered 4-6 mins or until fish flakes easily with a fork. 6.Garnish Tilapia fillets with corn salsa

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.

SNAPPY SOUTHWEST SALSA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix together the first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk to combine.
• SLOWLY drizzle in both oils, one at a time, whisking constantly until oil emulsifies.
• Add in jalapeños and salsa, whisking to combine.
• Season with sea salt and black pepper, to your tastes.
• Will keep in a tightly lidded jar in fridge for about 2 weeks or so.
• Shake well before using after it has been stored.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a roasting pan, combine corn kernels & sliced garlic & mix well.
• Drizzle olive oil over the corn, then add the water, salt & pepper, mixing well.
• Roast corn & garlic, uncovered for 20 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn/garlic mixture, lime juice, jalapeno & cilantro.
• Stir well, then let the salsa stand for 1 hour at room temperature to develop the flavors.
• Serve salsa immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days ~ It is, however, best the day it's made!

GREAT AMERICAN SOUTHWEST SLIDERS WITH PRICKLY PEAR AND GRILLED AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Heat an oiled grill to 400 degrees F or heat an oiled grill pan.
• For the salsa: Slice the red onion into thick slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Cut avocado in half and remove the pits. Grill the onion and avocado halves on an oiled grill until slightly charred. Remove the onion to a cutting board and dice. Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl and add 1/2 cup of diced grilled red onion. Stir in the diced cactus, cilantro, cumin and chipotle pepper sauce. Mash the mixture and mix well. Add the garlic, tomato and lime juice and combine well. Season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of the salsa and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the sliders: In a large bowl, combine the beef, chorizo, tortilla chips, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and mix gently. Form into 18 golf ball-size rounds, then flatten and shape into a size to fit the buns.
• Oil the grill and put the burgers on the grill. Tent the burgers with foil or a hotel pan and squirt with water to create steam. Grill the burgers until desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. After turning, divide the slices of Monterey jack among the burgers. Put the rolls on the grill and close the lid until the cheese is melted and the rolls are toasted.
• For the crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the crema and chipotle hot sauce, to taste.
• Put the burgers on the roll bottoms and top with salsa and crema. Cover with the roll tops. Stuff the prickly pears with tortilla strips and serve alongside the sliders.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills). When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy! NOTES *I love the tortellini in the refrigerated section of Costco **May want to increase sugar if using Greek yogurt

SOUTHWEST SALSA DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• chill.
• serve (works good with tortillas, but i like ritz crackers the best).

SOUTHWEST RIB ROAST WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, cumin and cayenne. Set aside 2 teaspoons for salsa. Rub the remaining seasoning mixture over roast. Place roast fat side up in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness ((for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Transfer to serving platter. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving., For salsa, combine the beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro and reserved seasoning mixture in a bowl. Serve with roast.

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
• Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
• Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.
• Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.