Great Salsa Recipes from Chef Ryan Zale:
There’s no better way to kick off the return of spring and all the fresh vegetables and fresh flavors that come with it than a delicious new salsa recipe. These recipes, from local Virginia Chef Ryan Zale, are perfect for garden parties, backporch soirees, or picnic lunches.
Chef Ryan Zale
As you get ready for those spring and summer get-togethers, keep this simple chutney in your box as it will soon become a favorite of all. If the bright colors of this salsa don't get your attention, the amazing flavors that the fresh mint and tropical fruits add will. Finding the time to get to the grocery store is the hardest part about making this recipe.
by Chef Ryan Zale
Smoked mozzarella cheese adds a nice twist to this classic tomato-basil bruschetta. Served with a nice loaf of baguette, this bruschetta brings the flavors of fresh basil and oregano and pairs them perfectly with the tomatoes and smoked mozzarella cheese.
Chef Ryan Zale
For those who are not familiar with tomatillos, introduce them to your kitchen by adding them to your next shopping list. A staple in Mexican cuisine, this fruit is the key ingredient to your salsa dance into the lively flavors that develop from the fresh ingredients in this Salsa Verde.
More Salsa Recipes Freshherbs.com:
Filling enough to make a hearty appetizer, this corn and black bean salsa gets a healthy punch of flavor from fresh cilantro and chives. With just enough jalapeno to keep you on your toes, it's sure to keep your guests coming back to the chip-'n'-dip for more. And, it only gets better when you make it with fresh, summer corn.
With the fresh clean taste of cilantro bringing out the tangy, citrus sweetness of the mangoes, this salsa is as good on tortilla chips as it is on grilled swordfish. For an extra special evening, serve it over fried catfish tacos with a slice or two of avocado.
Combining the rich orange tones of cantaloupe with the pale green hue of honeydew and cucumber, this sweet salsa gets a kick from fresh jalapeno and mint. User over roasted swordfish, grilled mahi-mahi, or even as a dipping sauce for coconut shrimp.
This hearty salsa marries traditional salsa ingredients like black beans, bell peppers, avocados, and tomatoes with more exotic ones like shrimp, lemon grass, and tarragon. Served with blue corn chips, this salsa is sure to surprise your guests at the same time as it keeps them coming back for more.
