TIP OF THE DAY: Salsa Gazpacho & 15 More Uses For Salsa
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[1] Salsa-based gazpacho (photo courtesy Knudsen). [2] Shrimp cocktail with salsa; add avocado and lime wedge for a “Mexican shrimp cocktail” (photo courtesy MackenzieLtd.com. [3] Grab your favorite salsa from the shelf and check out the 15 ideas below (photo courtesy Mrs. Renfro’s). |
If you have more salsa than you need, turn it into a refreshing gazpacho. Or use it in one of the 15 different options below.
While most Americans think of salsa as a snack with tortilla chips, it began as a general sauce for cooked foods in Mexico. Tortilla chips weren’t invented until the 1940s, in Los Angeles (the history of tortilla chips). There is no one salsa recipe: Every region of Latin America has its own style, with recipes divided between tomato-based red salsas and tomatillo-based green salsas. Within each category are many different salsa styles (see our Salsa Glossary). You can find dozens of ways to use salsa beyond Tex-Mex. It’s a great pantry item to grab when you need to make—or fix—something, as you’ll see in the list below this salsa recipe. RECIPE: SALSA GAZPACHO Ingredients 1. ROLL the room temperature lemon or lime on the counter, pressing down. This will release more juice. 2. PURÉE the salsa in a blender or food processor. Mix with the other ingredients (except garnishes) in a mixing bowl. 3. REFRIGERATE for an hour or more, covered, to allow the flavors to meld. 4. POUR into serving bowls or cups, garnish and serve. |
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MORE USES FOR SALSA Salsa is a versatile ingredient. Beyond Tex-Mex cuisine, you can use different types of salsa for even more variety. For example, you can use a sweeter fruit salsa to make omelet toppings/fillings or sauces for grilled meats, even as a garnish for pound cake or sorbet. |
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