Make a Mix: Salsa Mix

A friend asked me a while ago if I had ever made salsa from THRIVE ingredients.  Well I had not. So I got to work.  I found a recipe in an old extension publication for Salsa Mix in a Jar.  I thought it was a good idea but I was not happy with the end product.  I experimented a little and came up with a recipe I like better. If you like the chunky style but want a spicier salsa try adding more mix with the can of Mexican tomatoes.   When making it is best if you make it and refrigerate it for a couple of hours or overnight before eating, it lets the flavors develop a little.

Salsa Mix in a Jar
1 teaspoon garlic powder (more to taste)
1/2 cup THRIVE freeze dried  onion
2 Tablespoons THRIVE dried mixed bell peppers
½ Cup THRIVE tomato powder
2 Tablespoons  dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper

Measure all into jam jar or ziploc bag, seal & shake to combine.

Attach Tag
Mild Chunky Salsa
Combine the following, mix well: Chill 1 hour to let spices mingle.
2 tablespoons salsa mix
10 oz can Mexican-style tomatoes.

Spicy Salsa
½ cup salsa mix
¾ cup water
Combine Mix and water chill 2 hours. Serve with Chips/Crackers/Veggie Sticks.
 

Salsa Spread
2 tablespoons salsa mix
1. Chopped Tomatoes
1 cup softened cream cheese

Combine Mix, tomatoes, Cream Cheese, chill 2 hours. Serve with Chips/Crackers/Veggie Sticks.

Fresh Salsa-Even in the Winter

My mom has a neighbor that makes AMAZING salsa.  Every year for Christmas she bring a jar of it over.  We devour it.  My mom asked for the recipe and to our surprise it is made with canned tomatoes.  I love it when I find recipes that use ingredients I am already storing.

This recipe makes salsa similar to that sold in the deli section of the grocery store. 

Violeta’s Easy Fresh Salsa
2 cans Mexican style stewed tomatoes
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small bunch of cilantro chopped
2 jalapeno peppers chopped (more if you like it hotter)
Salt, black pepper and garlic powder to taste.

Process tomatoes in blender or food processor to desired chunkiness.

Add chopped vegetables, salt, pepper and garlic. Mix well.

Let it rest in fridge for 8 hrs or overnight to blend flavors.
Must be eaten within a week. Mix and store in glass or plastic containers.