Monday, August 16, 2010

Auntie Laura's Jack Cheese Salsa




Okay ladies...I am back from our 20th anniversary festivities. I am completely overwhelmed by how much fun this past week has been! We went back to THE.LAKE today and had so much fun. I just don't want this summer to end! How about you?

Anyway, this salsa is so easy and can be made up ahead of time. It is our family's favorite! The longer it sits, the better it tastes. This is what I made to share at the lake today. If you are making it for teenagers, you had better plan on doubling your recipe...that is if you want some, too!

My twinsie always makes it and there are never leftovers! I am pretty sure you could get some good bartering deals out of it! I know I have!

Do you barter or trade services for your cooking, baking, crafts or anything else YOU enjoy making? If so, what do you make or do?


Auntie Laura’s Jack Cheese Salsa

1 lb. Tillamook Jack Cheese, shredded

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 bunch of cilantro, soaked, drained,dried and chopped

1 bunch green onions, chopped...I cut off about half of the green ends

1 {6oz.} can olives, sliced

1 {4oz.} can green chilies, the diced ones

1 garlic clove, minced

1 jalapeno pepper, diced... you may want to remove membrane and seeds

¼ cup red onion, chopped

1 cup Italian dressing, {I use homemade or Trader Joes}



Mix all ingredients together and pour dressing on top. Mix and chill before serving.
Serve with blue corn tortilla chips.

You may want to add more dressing before serving if you want it more moist.


Sometimes I double the batch and use the leftovers to top tortillas with black beans. Instant dinner! Just serve pineapple chunks or watermelon on the side and lemonade to drink! YUMMY!

other addition ideas: a bit of chipotle peppers, rinsed and drained black beans, avocado.

tidy mom, mom's crazy cooking, comfy in the kitchen, southern hospitality, this chick cooks

11 comments:

  1. This will be my lunch tomorrow. I have it all on hand! Yay.

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  2. I just made this. YUM!!! Hubby is out of town so I'll probably have to finish it off by myself this week! :) At least it's somewhat healthy!!! Anyway, love and miss you friend. Glad to hear you had such a fun vacation! Happy belated anniversary!!

    Kim

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  3. YUMMY!!! Always looking for new salsa recipes

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  4. This sounds absolutely fabulous and is one recipe I am certainly going to try! I'm so thrilled that you linked up at my "Hostess 911" 10-Minute Appetizer Blog Hop at Rook No. 17. I know my readers are going to enjoy your recipe, and I can't tell you how appreciative I am that you posted the button and the hop too! Happy Holidays and Warmest Wishes, Jenn

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  5. We are hosting a linky party with the theme this week of "MEXICAN DISHES" at THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS and would love for you to link up your wonderful recipe! (linky closes Monday.. hope to see you there)

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/05/this-weeks-cravings-27-mexican-dishes.html

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  6. Thanks for linking to THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS! Make sure to come back next Monday for "Brunch Recipes".

    Have a GREAT weekend!

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  7. This looks FABULOUS!! I am a big mexican/southwest flavor nut so I appreciate all the cinco de mayo type food posts happening this week!! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday. I hope to see you again next week!!

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  8. Thank you...I'd love to hear how you like it.

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  9. I can't wait to try this!! Thanks for posting this one!!

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  10. Sounds wonderful with the addition of the cheese, I am going to try this.

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