Best 7 Fire And Ice Tomato Saladsalsa Recipes

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If you're seeking a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of fiery and refreshing flavors, look no further than the "Fire and Ice Tomato Salsa Salad." This extraordinary dish is a vibrant symphony of zesty tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, aromatic onions, and a touch of jalapeno heat, all harmonized with the cooling sensation of cool mint and tangy lime. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FIRE AND ICE TOMATOES



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You won't miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It's well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy. This dish is always a hit at potlucks. -Nan Rickey, Yuma, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, sliced
3/4 cup white vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and onion in a large heatproof nonreactive bowl. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seed and cayenne; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar; pour carefully over tomato mixture. Cool completely., Stir in cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIRE-AND-ICE SALAD



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This recipe gets its unique name from the combination of cool crisp vegetables and the spicy jalapeno and dressing. Folks I serve it to agree this is the best cucumber salad that they've ever tasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 small jalapeno, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
7 drops hot pepper sauce, optional
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno and onion; set aside. Combine the next seven ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Pour over vegetables. Let stand until mixture comes to room temperature. Stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

WATERMELON FIRE AND ICE SALSA



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Juicy watermelon replaces tomatoes in this salsa that's simultaneously cool and spicy hot -- perfect for a summer barbeque. Serve it with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Provided by Dawn Suzie HomeMaker Hardy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Watermelon Salsa Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chopped watermelon
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, green bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno and garlic salt. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 28.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

FIRE & ICE SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS & TOMATOES



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Cooking time is actually fridge chill time. You can leave out the pepper sauce if you dont want it to be so spicy. Quick and easy to make. Allow time for 2 hour fridge time.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium tomatoes, each cut into eight wedges
1 medium green pepper, julienne cut
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
hot pepper sauce, to taste (optional)
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, and sliced onion; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seed, horseradish, salt, and hot pepper sauce, if using; bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Let stand until mixture comes to room temperature, then stir in sliced cucumbers. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Drain just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 599.7, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 20.6, Protein 3.1

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO SALSA



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Grilling the tomatoes, green chilies and jalapenos gives this salsa an outdoors flavor to match the flavor of my Marinated Grilled Beef Fajitas, recipe #30388 or just served with some crisp tortilla chips. Add more green chilies and jalapenos if desired for a hotter taste.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Peppers

Time 23m

Yield 3 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs plum tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large green chili pepper
1 large jalapeno
1 small red onion, sliced into thick slices
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 head garlic

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, salt and pepper.
  • Cut the top off the garlic head and brush with olive oil; wrap in foil.
  • Lightly oil grill rack.
  • Place garlic, onion slices (brushed with olive oil) tomatoes, green chili and jalapeno on hot oiled grill rack; grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until onion and tomatoes begin to char and soften and pepper skins are charred and blistered, turning occasionally.
  • Transfer vegetables to a cutting board, and wrap peppers in foil to steam until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skin, stems, and seeds from the peppers; discard.
  • Finely chop the peppers.
  • Chop the tomatoes, onion and garlic.
  • Combine peppers, tomatoes and any juices, onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic and salt in a bowl.
  • If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 990.8, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 4.7

FIRE AND ICE PASTA



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Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!

Provided by Patti Rotman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅔ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 ½ cups olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces goat cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages farfalle pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix together the basil, diced tomatoes, garlic, olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, chives, sun dried tomatoes, and red pepper chile flakes. Cover and place in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
  • Remove sauce from refrigerator 2 hours before serving, to allow ingredients to come to room temperature.
  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Toss cooked pasta with room temperature sauce. Sprinkle with goat cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.6 calories, Carbohydrate 102.5 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 59.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

FIRE AND ICE TOMATO SALAD/SALSA



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Categories     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium Tomatos
1 Large Green Pepper
1 Large Red Onion
3/4 cup Vinegar
2 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Water
1/4 red pepper flake or 1/8 cayenne
1 tsp ground mustard
1 celery salt
1/8 black pepper

Steps:

  • cut Tomatos, Green Pepper, Onion to desired size, Salad or salsa Combine all other incredients and bring to a boil for 1 minute Then remove from heat and pour over vegetables and stir Refrigerate overnight then serve

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to making a delicious salad or salsa. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have no blemishes.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes. This will give your dish a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, and heirloom tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Add in some chopped onion, cilantro, or jalapeño peppers to give your dish a little kick. You could also try adding some crumbled cheese or roasted corn.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes. If you don't have olive oil, you can use another type of light oil, such as grapeseed oil or avocado oil.
  • Season your dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to brighten up the flavors.

Conclusion:

With so many different variations, there's sure to be a fire and ice tomato salad or salsa that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful side dish, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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