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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Categories Tomato
Number Of Ingredients 10
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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