Shirleys Cilantro Lime Salsa Recipes

HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients together in a food processor
• Pulse a few times to keep salsa chunky
• Taste before serving to adjust spice level, add more jalapeno seeds
• Taste with tortilla chip to adjust salt, pepper, vinegar, etc

CILANTRO-LIME SALSA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients.
• Serve with tortilla chips as desired.

FRESH SALSA WITH CILANTRO & LIME

Steps:

• Finely dice tomatoes & onion and place in medium glass mixing bowl. Add chopped cilantro.
• Slice jalapenos in half to remove the seeds and the membrane than that holds them. Finely dice peppers and add to tomatoes and onion. (Note: The membrane is where the heat of the pepper comes from. How much of the membrane you leave in the pepper will determine the heat of your salsa. You may want to wear gloves while you work with the jalapenos. If not, wash hands thoroughly with dish washing liquid afterwards and do not touch face.)
• Add vinegar, garlic, chili powder and 2 tsp of salt and sugar. Toss well. Taste to determine if another tsp of salt and/or sugar is needed.
• Squeeze lime over salsa. Toss once more. Cover and refrigerate or serve immediately with tortilla chips or with any Tex Mex dish.

CILANTRO SALSA WITH COCONUT AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat cumin seeds over medium heat until toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, then crush lightly with the side of a knife.
• In a food processor, process scallions, garlic, and chiles until finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add cilantro, crushed cumin, lime juice, 2 tablespoons water, coconut, salt, and oil; pulse to form a coarse paste, about 10 times. Serve at room temperature.

FRESH LIME SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and serve with chips. Also delicious with grilled chicken!

SHIRLEY'S CILANTRO LIME SALSA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into blender or food processor, add salt, lime juice and pepper according to desired taste. Pulse to keep a little chunky. Serve with tortilla chips (my favorite are the "hint of lime")
• As an option you can also use a few peppers from a jar, they are sometimes pickled and add a little extra tang to the salsa. You can also use fresh minced garlic from a jar as a time saver.