No doubt your grill has been getting a workout this summer, and your family may be tired of the same old burgers, chicken, and fish steaks. If you add some spicy salsas to your recipe repertoire, even plain old grilled chicken breasts will taste fresh and new.
Salsa is the Mexican word for 'sauce'. Most of these salsas are called 'salsa cruda', or 'uncooked sauce'. A few are cooked, but all are served cold. The best fruits and vegetables of summer are combined with something acidic (lime juice), something spicy (coriander), and something hot (jalapeno peppers). These mixtures add color, flavor, nutrition, and lots of interest to your dinner plate.
Feel free to substitute any fresh produce that you like in these recipes. Just think about combinations that you like or that sound good to you and have fun experimenting. If there's some salsa left over, cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. These salsas are also great served as an appetizer with baked tortilla chips or as sandwich toppers.
Have fun mixing and matching grilled meats and salsas. Print out this handy Grilling Chart and keep it near your grill for instant reference. And when you invent a delicious new combination, be sure to post it in the Busy Cooks Forum.
