Mexican Salsa Recipes

Mexican Salsa Recipes: Among all the many different foods served at popular Mexican eateries the most popular food is the Mexican salsa. Surprisingly enough this staple Mexican food isn’t actually a traditional Mexican recipe.

This delicious appetizer is a dish that has become a standard of Mexican restaurants through Tex-Mex traditions.

Even if this Mexican recipe isn’t entirely authentic Mexican food, its still delicious anytime. Try our own special Mexican restaurant salsa recipes below!

INGREDIENTS:
* 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
* 1/2 onion, finely diced
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 1/2 lime, juiced
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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

For an interesting take on a traditional Mexican restaurant recipe favorite, try experimenting with this basic recipe to create unique and interesting varieties.

For example, this delicious variety of the traditional Mexican restaurant recipe produces a green salsa that is simply outstanding. Give it a try!

Green Salsa

INGREDIENTS:
* 8 tomatillos, husked
* 3 tablespoons chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
* salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:
In a food processor, place tomatillos, shallots, garlic, green chile peppers, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and salt. Using the pulse setting, coarsely chop. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

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