175 salsa optional Recipes

tomato, diced (optional for those who don tsp care for tomatoes-see note in directions), corn kernel (fresh or frozen ), sliced ripe olives, drained, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, finely chopped (or use green onions), garlic cloves, minced, green chili peppers, chopped (optional-use more or less depending on heat desired), parsley, chopped (or cilantro), olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin (optional), salt, black pepper, ripe avocados, diced

butter, all-purpose flour, milk, chicken stock, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, salt, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed, southwest seasoning (emeril s southwest essence), poblano peppers , roasted, peeled and seeded, chopped green onion, shredded monterey jack cheese, chopped fresh tomato, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnishing, if desired, queso anejo, shredded (substitute parmesan if unavailable), sour cream , for serving, salsa (optional) or pico de gallo, for serving (optional)

cucumber, peeled, de-seeded and diced small, fresh ginger, finely grated, lemon , juice of, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, wasabi paste (*more or less to taste), honey , slightly softened a few seconds in microwave, green onions, green and white parts, finely sliced, greek yogurt (optional) or 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt (optional), green onion , slices, black sesame seed

angel food cake, prepared, cantaloupe, chopped or 1 cup honeydew melon, strawberry, chopped, blueberries, raspberries, blackberry, sugar, lime juice, fresh mint, chopped, cayenne, sherbet (optional) or 4 cups sorbet, any flavor (optional)

cream cheese, softened, prepared salsa, prepared guacamole, sour cream, flour tortillas or 3 (12 oz) packages flavored (optional), salt (optional)

butter, milk, salt, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, diced green chilis, flour tortillas, shredded zucchini, monterey jack cheese, shredded (divided ), chopped onion (optional), mexican crema (optional) or 1/2 cup sour cream (optional), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

salsa, preferably uncooked (salsa fresca), chipotle chile in adobo, finely minced, cilantro, chopped, diced green chilies , preferably ortega brand, jalapeno pepper, minced (optional, but for best flavor please do not remove seeds or membranes and do not rinse them with wat), garlic cloves, minced, cumin, corn, pinto beans, drained (no need to rinse them), black beans, drained (or use your favorite beans), tofu, sour cream (full fat only ), egg, monterey jack pepper cheese, grated, corn tortillas

salsa, chicken broth, mexicorn, kidney beans, chicken, cooked (i like to just buy the roasted chickens at the deli and pull it apart), cheddar cheese (optional), sour cream (optional), red hot blues tortilla chips (optional, but highly recommended !)

whole kernel corn, drained, kraft zesty italian dressing (no substitutions here), ripened avocado , deseeded and diced, green onions, chopped, garlic clove, minced, red bell pepper, chopped, orange bell pepper , chopped (optional but highly recommended), salt (or to taste), pepper (or to taste), jalapeno , deseeded and chopped (optional)

maple-cured bacon-baked beans or 1 (16 oz) can other smoky-baked beans, eggs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, cooked bacon, crumbled, chopped green onion, flour tortilla, warmed, shredded cheddar cheese, canned salsa (optional) or ketchup (optional)

chopped yellow sweet pepper, chopped sweet onion, sliced green onions, chopped fresh pineapple or 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained, kiwi fruits, peeled and finely chopped, orange, peeled and finely chopped, strawberry, finely chopped, chopped peeled apple, fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped (optional) or 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet green pepper, in place of jalapeno, cucumber, finely chopped, lime juice or 1 tbsp lemon juice, sugar, ground cinnamon, butter, melted, tortillas (whole wheat if desired) or 12 pita bread (whole wheat if desired)

chipotle chiles in adobo, tomato, cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt, onions (optional) or 1 garlic clove (optional)

very ripe medium-sized tomatoes (about 8 oz each), garlic, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh mint leaves, grated lemon zest, sugar, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, dried farfalle (butterfly pasta), salt , to taste, ricotta salata cheese (optional garnish )

peanut oil, onion, chopped, smoked sausage, sliced (i use kielbasa), bell pepper, chopped, garlic, chopped, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables, mild salsa (optional) or 1 cup canned tomato (optional), rice, uncooked, water

johnsonville* original breakfast sausage links, eggs, milk, ground mustard, salt (optional), refriderated shredded hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, diced sweet red pepper, sliced green onion, salsa (optional) or 2 cups picante sauce (optional)

head peeled garlic cloves, white beans, rinsed and drained, water-packed artichoke hearts, strained, tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon juice, green tomatoes, jalapeno, seeded and minced, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice, salt and ground black pepper, olive oil, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped scallions , as optional garnish

hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes (with or without garlic), diced serrano pepper , without seeds, red onion, chopped cilantro, mrs. dash seasoning mix, salt, sugar, olive oil, corn kernel, drained (optional), black beans, drained (optional)

bottled lime juice, dried mint, sugar, water, ground cumin, salt, crisp tostadas, crab, iceberg lettuce (torn and shredded), sour cream (to garnish ) (optional) or salsa (to garnish) (optional) or sliced olives (to garnish) (optional) or shredded cheddar cheese (to garnish) (optional)