Mexi-Italian Salsa

Name: Mexi-Italian Salsa
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; ½ onion, chopped; 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained; 1 (6 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Rating: 4.69 stars

59 Ratings
49 Reviews
5 Photos

This is a mix between salsa and bruschetta, it's always a hit at parties and picnics. I made this up for my family, 1/2 of them love Italian food and the other 1/2 loves Mexican food. This salsa seems to satisfy all of them.

By DragonShoes

Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Gently stir the tomatoes, onion, olives, and artichoke hearts in a bowl; set aside. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Fold the dressing into the tomato mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

30.4 calories; 1 g protein; 4.1 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 177.9 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (49)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah

07/16/2008

My father's remark upon trying what I call a "Bruschetta Salsa": "You could bottle and sell this stuff!" (said between chip bites). This is an excellent salsa and the taste is truly unique and satisfying. Since "salsa" means sauce in both Italian and Spanish it makes sense that this dip bridges the two cultures as well. I chopped the ingredients up in my food processor for a more minced-like texture and then poured the salsa over some plain broiled chicken. Then of course I popped out the tortilla chips and we all chowed down. Wow what a taste experience! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Cookie H

09/08/2010

I hate to be the only person going against the tide of positive reviews for this recipe but feel I must. I made this for a family BBQ on Labor Day and it fell flat! Only one person ate it after tasting it my 21 yr old grandson who states "if its edible I'll eat it"! Really disappointed after reading so many RAVE reviews! Read More

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59 Ratings

5 star values: 48
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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Sarah

07/16/2008

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BrewCrew

03/28/2011

I was kinda unsure about how this would turn out but it was great! The only change I made was to double the cumin. I would make this again. Read More

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tractorbabe

08/26/2010

This is now my favorite salsa. The addition of the artichokes really enhanced it. I did not have lemon juice but I had fresh lime juice and used fresh lime basil that I had found at a greenhouse. I also used a couple of fresh hot peppers. I put it on top of a cheese omelot. Wonderful!!! Read More

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SmilingSpider

05/13/2008

I took this to a potluck yesterday and everyone liked it. 6 people asked for the recipe if I would share it. I added some sliced green olives on the top. Read More

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Cookie H

09/08/2010

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Sassy Sabrina

09/14/2010

I made this for a salsa contest at work and I took 1st!!! It was loved by everyone in the contest. Read More

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pomplemousse

12/09/2008

This is awesome stuff. I barely noticed the onions and I don't like onions. I made this for a party over the weekend and everyone loved it. Very nice as a dip and I think it's great all by itself as a salad type dish. I love the tanginess of artichokes and mixed all together with the other ingredients it's divine. Thanks for the recipe! Another pot luck hit!:o) Read More

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Cheesecakemama

08/23/2008

This was wonderful. I could not find fresh basil so I only used 1 tbs of dried basil. We loved it it had good texture and taste was so fresh. I took as a appy for a dinner party. It was well received. Thank you for the recipe. Read More

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AmyG

11/30/2009

Oh my goodness this may be the most fantastic recipe I have ever encountered! I served this at a appetizer party with toasted french bread and everyone RAVED about it! This is one of the best recipes ever. I followed it to a "T" and couldn't ask for anything better! Thanks so much!!! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mexi-Italian Salsa

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 30.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 3 %

saturated fat: 1 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 6 %

niacin equivalents: 2 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c: 14 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 2 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 2 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah

07/16/2008

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BrewCrew

03/28/2011

I was kinda unsure about how this would turn out but it was great! The only change I made was to double the cumin. I would make this again.

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tractorbabe

08/26/2010

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SmilingSpider

05/13/2008

I took this to a potluck yesterday and everyone liked it. 6 people asked for the recipe if I would share it. I added some sliced green olives on the top.

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Cookie H