Southern Salsa Recipes

SOUTHERN "SALSA"

Steps:

• Add the pimientos, white hominy and cream cheese to a food processor. Pulse until a smooth paste is formed, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the hot sauce and Cajun seasoning and pulse to combine. Season with kosher salt if desired (some Cajun seasoning blends already contain salt).
• Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with the lime zest. Serve alongside tortilla chips and crudite for dipping or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.

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.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high until hot. Add corn and oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cumin; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in bell pepper until combined. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• Add beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt to corn mixture; toss gently to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve.

SOUTHERN LIVING SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve cold.