Cajun Salsa
2003-06-23- Course: Appetizers
- Yield : 1
- Servings : 5 cups
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 0m
- Ready In : 30m
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This variation of Mexican salsa substitutes the common ingredients (for the most part) for ingredients found in the Cajun pantry. You can make it hot or not! I fixed this salsa for my nephew’s graduation and it was a success. If I had had more time to marinate, it would have been entirely too awesome. Great for Super Bowl or Mardi Gras get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 large fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 1 - 2 large shallots, minced
- 5 - 8 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 - 2 fresh or roasted jalapenos, seeded
- 1/4 cup diced red onions
Directions
Step 1
Mince all ingredients. If you want it a little less hot, you can substitute one hatch pepper for the jalapenos to reduce the heat but keep the pepper flavor. One jalapeno is not really hot; but it does give a nice bite to the salsa. Make sure to keep and use the juice from the fresh tomatoes when you are mincing the tomatoes.
Step 2
In a large glass bowl combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate and chill in a covered container for at least 24 hours for best flavor. Serve with your favorite chips, meat or fish.
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