Best 3 Tangy Texas Salsa Recipes

**Tangy Texas Salsa: A Trio of Delectable Recipes to Spice Up Your Meals**

Salsa, a vibrant condiment originating from Mexico, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its ability to transform ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces. This article presents a tantalizing trio of Tangy Texas Salsa recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile to elevate your meals. From the classic and versatile Original Tangy Texas Salsa, to the smoky and robust Roasted Tomato Salsa, and the refreshing and zesty Tomatillo Salsa, these recipes guarantee an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bold and fiery spirit of Texan cuisine.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY TEXAS SALSA

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I'm a "transplant" from Wisconsin currently living in Texas. Even after 20 years, I can't get enough of our wonderful local citrus. This is one way to work it into a main dish. The combination of tangy fruit, spicy jalapeno and distinctive cilantro is perfect over any meat, poultry or fish. We also dip into it with chips. -Lois Kildahl, McAllen, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (1/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium red grapefruit
1 large navel orange

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first nine ingredients., Cut a thin slice off top and bottom of grapefruit and orange; stand upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane of fruit. Cut along the membrane of each segment to remove fruit; add to pepper mixture., Stir gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

D'S FAMOUS SALSA

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This is a Texas recipe I've developed and refined over many years. It's very fast, easy, and I usually have everything on hand. I often give it as gifts to my family back East.

Provided by Denise Smith

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
½ onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 282.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

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

Ingredients

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.

Tips:

Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your salsa will be.
Choose the right type of tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are a good choice for salsa because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives them a smoky taste.
Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro and basil, add a lot of flavor to salsa.
Don't over-blend your salsa: You want your salsa to have some texture, so don't blend it until it's completely smooth.
Taste your salsa as you go: Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Let your salsa chill before serving: This allows the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This tangy Texas salsa is the perfect addition to any Mexican dish. It's also great for snacking on with chips or vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this delicious salsa at home. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make salsa, give this recipe a try!