An Introduction to Salsa Recipes

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Salsa recipes originate from Mexico and the word salsa itself means "sauce". Although the south of the border Salsa recipes from Mexico are normally hot and fiery in taste, nowadays there are many milder Salsa alternatives, which use a variety of ingredients combining vegetables, fruit, spices and herbs together to make an assortment of flavours and tastes.

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Ingredients for Cowboy Salsa

2 tablespoons (30 mL) red wine vinegar
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons (7.5 to 10 mL) hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 mL) salad oil [I use extra virgin olive]
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon (1 mL) pepper
1 firm-ripe avocado
1 can (15 oz. or 1/2 kg) black-eyed peas
1 can (11 oz. or 300 g) corn kernels
2/3 cup (160 mL) thinly sliced green cilantro
1/2 pound (220 g) Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped [also good with tomatillos]
salt and black pepper to taste
[typically I also add a can of pitted black olives and a tablespoon of cumin]
1 bag (6 oz. or 170 g) tortilla chips [I buy a lot more] or 2 cups (480 mL)
thinly sliced cabbage

Method for Cowboy Salsa

1. In a large bowl, mix vinegar, hot sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper. Peel,
pit, and cut avocado into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to vinegar mixture and mix
gently to coat.

2. Drain and rinse peas and corn. Add peas, corn, onions, cilantro, and
tomatoes to avocado; mix gently to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve pea mixture as an appetizer, or add cabbage and mix to make a salad. Serve as desired with your favourite steak and chilled wine. enjoy your Cowboy Salsa.

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