TACO SALAD RECIPES - RECIPE FOR TACO SALAD

FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE

3 large ripe tomatoes
2 green bell peppers
1 white onion
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 TBS fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, or to taste
1 garlic clove
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Cut off the tops of the green peppers and remove seeds. Cut off the tops of the jalapenos but do not remove seeds. Cut the outer skin off the onion and cut in four sections.

Place these items in a food processor and run until everything is small. I usually do not leave big chunks of the jalapeno as small chopped bits blend better and give flavor throughout the salsa.

Wash the tomatoes and cut off the tops and cut them in half our fourths and put them in the food processor with the garlic clove on top of the already chopped up peppers and onions.

Process these until the tomatoes are well chopped. Open the food process and remove the container and put a strainer in your sink and pour the mixture from the processor into the strainer and let strain all the excess liquid from the tomatoes.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cover and chill.

This is another tasty recipe for fresh salsa. Your friends and family will BEG you for this recipe Wonderful addition to my taco salad recipe.

EASY HOMEMADE SALSA

3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed
3 TBS onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
3 TBS fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 TBS fresh lime juice
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine ingredients and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to marinate. Makes approximately 2 cups.

Less fat than fried, these are wonderful with my recipe for fresh salsa. Great taco salad recipe.

SIMPLE HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLA CHIPS

1 (12oz) pkg corn tortillas, each one sliced into 6 pieces
butter flavored Pam
homemade seasoned salt

PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees and grab a cookie or baking sheet.

Place the tortillas on a cookie sheet and spray with Pam, then sprinkle with seasoned salt. Turn them over and repeat.

These recipes are just guidelines, so if you love heat or cilantro, please add more.

EASY GUACAMOLE RECIPE

3 fresh ripe avocados - peeled, pitted, mashed
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
3 TBS fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 fresh lemon, juiced
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh garlic, minced

In a large bowl, mash the avocados and add the lime juice and salt; mix well to combine. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.