Monterey Jack Salsa Recipe
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Monterey Jack Salsa

By: Debra D. Tate 
"A totally unique salsa that's great with tortilla chips, and keeps for several days. This salsa tastes even better the second day!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (97)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Salty Dog
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (6 ounce) can chopped black olives
  • 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together cheese, onions, avocado, tomato, cilantro, chile peppers, olives, dressing, and monosodium glutamate. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 96 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
This was wonderful-definitely needs time in the fridge so the flavors can blend properly. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHRISTAMACD   view full review
vey good - very filling. I used only half the italian dressing, and used 2 (14 oz)cans of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by Diana S.   view full review
Delicious and not like any other salsa I've ever had. The secret is to let it set overnight. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by FERNDOGGLE   view full review
I took this salsa to a party & it was a total hit! I was disappointed that I didn't make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by LISATEACHER   view full review
I gave it a four because it doesn't look so good. It tastes good though. I omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by Rolanda   view full review
THIS is a keeper! I like this recipe better w/o the avocado but either way it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DEBDOT54   view full review
This was a HIT! I wonder if others who made it may've missed the "Zesty Italian" salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ASGCOOPER   view full review
This definitely gets better the longer it sits. I would reccomend not getting an italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2003 by JenBee   view full review
Every woman in the room requests this recipe when I take it somewhere! It is always a hit! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BERLY00   view full review
Wonderful! My entire family likes this salsa, including my 4 and 6 year old.

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