Best 9 Fiesta Salsa Recipes

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Fiesta salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dip that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is made with a combination of fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and chili peppers. The result is a salsa that is both refreshing and zesty, with a kick of heat. Fiesta salsa is a versatile condiment that can be used as a dip for chips, tacos, or burritos. It also makes a great topping for grilled meats and fish. This article will provide you with a selection of the best recipes for making fiesta salsa, each offering unique variations on the classic combination of flavors. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy salsa, or want to experiment with different ingredients, this article has a recipe that will suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIESTA SALSA



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Tasty salsa is easy using Ball® Fiesta Salsa Mix and either fresh or canned tomatoes.

Provided by Ball

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball® Canning & Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ½ cups finely diced fresh tomatoes
3 tablespoons white vinegar (5% acidity)
¼ cup Ball® Fiesta Salsa Mix - MIX WELL BEFORE MEASURING
2 each Ball® or Kerr® Pint (16 oz) Jars with lids and bands

Steps:

  • Prepare canner, jars, and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Combine tomatoes, vinegar, and Ball® Fiesta Salsa Mix in large saucepan.
  • Heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Ladle hot salsa into jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
  • Process in boiling water canner for 35 minutes, adjusting for altitude.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 113.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

FIESTA BEAN SALSA



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This bean salsa is great for any occasion. It is quick and can be brought to a summer picnic without spoiling!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup salsa
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Mix black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, and onion powder together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, Sodium 175.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BIG-BATCH SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Serve a crowd-size fiesta of flavors with a quick-to-fix salsa and chicken bake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3 (8- or 9-inch) square pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, water and eggs. Spread evenly in pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over batter in each pan.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon evenly over batter in pans to within 1/2-inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese over each pan. Bake 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Loosen from sides of pan; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Awhile back, it was triple coupon day at our local grocery store. I had a ton of coupons for Bisquick, which made each box an insanely cheap 10 cents a piece. So, since then I've been trying out Bisquick recipes! This is one that was a hit with the family!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup original Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups old el paso thick & chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Spray 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix, water and egg in small bowl; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • Cook chicken in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 719.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 23.6

FIESTA CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA



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Tomato-avocado salsa adds a delicious flavor to a hearty chicken dish - great for dinner. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chili
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 flour tortillas (8 inch), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips

Steps:

  • In medium glass or plastic bowl, gently mix all salsa ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken in shallow glass or plastic dish. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, the cumin and salt; pour over chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken, skin sides up, in pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F).
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salsa. Serve with tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



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Categories     Chicken     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 c reduced-fat Bisquick
2 Tb water
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 boneless skinless chicken beast halves, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 1/4 c salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Line cookie sheet with foil. Stir together Bisquick, water, egg whites. Spread in pan, sprinkle with 1 1/4 c of the cheese. Cook and stir chicken in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until outsides turn white; drain, stir in salsa, heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2" of edges. Bake 22-25 min or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 1-3 minutes or until cheese melts.

BIG-BATCH SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA



Big-Batch Salsa Chicken Fiesta image

Serve a crowd-size fiesta of flavors with a quick-to-fix salsa and chicken bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 1/2 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3 (8- or 9-inch) square pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, water and eggs. Spread evenly in pans. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the cheese over batter in each pan.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon evenly over batter in pans to within 1/2-inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese over each pan. Bake 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Loosen from sides of pan; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta with a chicken breast main meal that's in the oven in minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are dark golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SALSA CHICKEN FIESTA (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Have a fiesta and enjoy chicken breasts olé style!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 1/2 oz)
1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, water and egg product; spread in pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until outsides turn white; drain. Stir in salsa; heat until hot. Spoon over batter in pan to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Bake about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake about 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted; loosen from sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh ingredients. This will give your salsa the best flavor and texture.
  • Chop your ingredients evenly. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salsa.
  • Don't over-process your salsa. A few pulses in a food processor or blender is all you need to get a smooth consistency.
  • Taste your salsa as you go. Add more of any ingredients you think it needs, such as salt, pepper, or lime juice.
  • Let your salsa chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Fiesta salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a fiesta salsa that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give fiesta salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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