Ingredient: Cilantro

Cucumber and Grape Tomato Salsa

Cucumber and Grape Tomato Salsa
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This is a unique and refreshing take on salsa. Baby cucumbers are sweet and crunchy with edible seeds and peel. The grape tomatoes are a perfect companion and the little slices are really pretty. Serve it as a salad or as an appetizer with chips.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Cucumber and Grape Tomato Salsa
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This is a unique and refreshing take on salsa. Baby cucumbers are sweet and crunchy with edible seeds and peel. The grape tomatoes are a perfect companion and the little slices are really pretty. Serve it as a salad or as an appetizer with chips.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Peel three of the cucumbers and leave the skin on the fourth. Quarter lengthwise and slice into little pie shapes. You can peel all the cucumbers or leave the skin on more if you want.
  2. Slice the grape tomatoes crosswise to create little rounds. Put the tomatoes and cucumber slices in a medium bowl.
  3. Add the chopped onion and jalapeno, the minced garlic, and the cilantro and toss together. Sprinkle with the salt and toss once again.
  4. Squeeze all of the juice out of the lime. Use a reamer to get every last bit. If you are using the agave, add it now. Mix everything together, cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  5. This is a wonderful salad, but it is also a different kind of salsa to serve with chips.
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Southwestern Quinoa Salad
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The nutrition of quinoa and the flavors of the southwest come together in a healthy and flavorful meatless main dish salad. It's also great as a side dish.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
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The nutrition of quinoa and the flavors of the southwest come together in a healthy and flavorful meatless main dish salad. It's also great as a side dish.
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
Dressing
Servings:
Instructions
  1. To roast Poblanos: Place poblanos under the broiler for 10 minutes or so, turning as the skin blisters. It should be blistered on all sides. Remove the peppers to a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for 5-8 minutes. At this point the skin should come off easily. Remove the stem and seeds and chop.
  2. Put the quinoa, bell peppers, poblano, onion, corn and black beans in a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
  3. Add the avocado and cilantro to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
  4. Pour the canola oil into a small fry pan. Add the garlic and the cumin seeds and heat over low heat until the garlic stats to sizzle. Remove from heat (do not let the garlic brown) and set aside to cool before adding to the dressing jar.
  5. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid. Cover tightly and shake until ingredients emulsify.
  6. Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to combine.
  7. Cover the salad and chill for several hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. This serves 4 as a main dish and 6 or more as a side dish.
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Winter Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Salsa is an easy and inexpensive appetizer. There are lots of varieties and it never hurts to have a few choices in you recipe arsenal.  I used canned fire roasted tomatoes in this recipe because it’s winter and they actually have more flavor than what you would probably get in the store.

Winter Black Bean and Corn Salsa
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This salsa uses canned tomatoes and corn, Great during the winter when fresh veggies are at their low point. Use the recipe any time of year since you'll probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry
Servings
3 Cups
Servings
3 Cups
Winter Black Bean and Corn Salsa
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This salsa uses canned tomatoes and corn, Great during the winter when fresh veggies are at their low point. Use the recipe any time of year since you'll probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry
Servings
3 Cups
Servings
3 Cups
Ingredients
Servings: Cups
Instructions
  1. Combine the tomatoes, beans, corn and chilies in a medium bowl
  2. Add the onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro to the bowl, stirring to combine.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine and taste. Adjust The seasonings until it's just the way you want it.
  4. Chill for several hours or overnight. Give it another taste before you serve it to see if it got happy enough.
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