Trying the Pass Around Salsa - SW Seasoning or No? Opinions Wanted!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the "pass around salsa" recipe, specifically discussing variations that include or exclude Southwest seasoning. Participants share their experiences with the recipe and its preparation methods, as well as their thoughts on the ingredients used.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses interest in trying the pass around salsa for an upcoming show and seeks opinions on using Southwest seasoning.
  • Another participant shares a detailed recipe for the pass around salsa, highlighting the simplicity and enjoyment of the process.
  • Several users mention their preference for using the Salad Choppers in the preparation of salsa, noting its effectiveness.
  • One participant notes that they usually add Southwest seasoning to enhance the flavor of the salsa.
  • Another participant shares their experience of substituting grape tomatoes with Roma tomatoes for a better chopping experience.
  • Some participants express curiosity about the origins and details of the pass around salsa recipe.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the inclusion of Southwest seasoning in the salsa, with some participants preferring it and others not mentioning it. No clear consensus emerges on which version is preferred.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes personal anecdotes and experiences related to the preparation of salsa at shows, reflecting the informal and experiential nature of the community.

jross93
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OK....I haven't ever done the pass around salsa, but I have an upcoming show where I'd like to try it. I've searched the old posts here, and I have a question. I saw 2 different versions of the pass around salsa - one that uses the SW seasoning and one that doesn't. All the other ingredients are exactly the same. Has anyone tried it both ways? Which do you prefer?
Thanks!
Jen
 
I'm curious what is "pass around salsa"?
 
it was in the catalog spring summer 2007? or 2008?
 
I do the pineapple salsa in the season's best right now....show off the wedger then add the pineapple to the rest and use the salad choppers and pass it around...when it comes back around use the juicer and squeeze 1/2 a lime over it...I then put it in the chip-n-dip tray with lime tortilla chips...
 
I completely agree with Lisa. It's a great salsa, and even easier to make with the Salad Choppers.
 
So, here's how to tell you're a real Pampered Chef Consultant:

Driving home from work tonight, I passed a nightclub/restaurant with a sandwich board outside announcing "Salsa Class then Musica Latina!" I thought "Really, people need to take a class to learn how to make salsa? I should go in there with my CBB and Salad Choppers, and show them how easy it is."

It took me a minute to realize they were talking about dance lessons!!!:blushing: :D
 
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pampchefsarah said:
So, here's how to tell you're a real Pampered Chef Consultant:

Driving home from work tonight, I passed a nightclub/restaurant with a sandwhich board outside announcing "Salsa Class then Musica Latina!" I thought "Really, people need to take a class to learn how to make salsa? I should go in there with my CBB and Salad Choppers, and show them how easy it is."

It took me a minute to realize they were talking about dance lessons!!!:blushing: :D

*lol* Thanks....I needed that laugh! Not to laugh AT you of course....it was a bad day. :D
 
esavvymom said:
I'm curious what is "pass around salsa"?

But to answer your question....


When the Salad Choppers first came out, in the catalog next to them was a little blurb with a recipe for Salsa.


It's:

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 jalepeno pepper
1 small onion
a handful of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 lime
salt to taste.

You wedge the pepper and onion and place it in a bowl (I use a SS bowl), throw in the cilantro and tomatoes, crush in a clove of garlic - then pass it around the room and let everyone chop a little. By the time it gets back to you - it's Salsa! Then, you press in the lime juice and salt to taste.

So simple - and yet so addictive! I LOVE it! Plus, you sell salad choppers, garlic presses, and citrus presses like crazy when you do this for shows!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
But to answer your question....


When the Salad Choppers first came out, in the catalog next to them was a little blurb with a recipe for Salsa.


It's:

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 jalepeno pepper
1 small onion
a handful of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 lime
salt to taste.

You wedge the pepper and onion and place it in a bowl (I use a SS bowl), throw in the cilantro and tomatoes, crush in a clove of garlic - then pass it around the room and let everyone chop a little. By the time it gets back to you - it's Salsa! Then, you press in the lime juice and salt to taste.

So simple - and yet so addictive! I LOVE it! Plus, you sell salad choppers, garlic presses, and citrus presses like crazy when you do this for shows!


And it would be FUN! That sounds great!
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
But to answer your question....


When the Salad Choppers first came out, in the catalog next to them was a little blurb with a recipe for Salsa.


It's:

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 jalepeno pepper
1 small onion
a handful of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 lime
salt to taste.

You wedge the pepper and onion and place it in a bowl (I use a SS bowl), throw in the cilantro and tomatoes, crush in a clove of garlic - then pass it around the room and let everyone chop a little. By the time it gets back to you - it's Salsa! Then, you press in the lime juice and salt to taste.

So simple - and yet so addictive! I LOVE it! Plus, you sell salad choppers, garlic presses, and citrus presses like crazy when you do this for shows!

Thank you! I was a bit confused when I saw a post when searching earlier when someone said they also added the southwest seasoning along with the other ingredients....this was the first time I'd heard of that! Just wanted to get a few other opinions on it!
Jen
 
i love the salad choppers , i just call them choppers , so many other uses. most people lately buy them because you c an cut hot meat with them!

off the subject because i'm new and don't know how to start a thread. does anyone know in advance what items will be discontinued in the fall. i need to place a kit enhancement order but don't want to order what they won't have!
thanks,
laurie
;);)
 
lauriedip said:
i love the salad choppers , i just call them choppers , so many other uses. most people lately buy them because you c an cut hot meat with them!

off the subject because i'm new and don't know how to start a thread. does anyone know in advance what items will be discontinued in the fall. i need to place a kit enhancement order but don't want to order what they won't have!
thanks,
laurie
;);)

We won't know until after National Conference in July. I'm sure you'll be able to read all about it after the Wave 1 folks start spilling the beans on here. :D I for one am attending, so will be avoiding the threads! Don't want to spoil the surprises. Personally, I'd stick with ordering Hot Items you know won't go anywhere- like Salad chopper, DCB, bamboo, or SA pieces etc. Then also get some basic items that you might want/need in your kit- I'm drawing a blank right now on other suggestions, but I'm sure others can't help you.

And to start a thread, all you have to do is go into the forum you want to start your thread, and at the top of the list of threads already going, you'll see a button that says "New Thread"...hit that and start typing. :D
 
jross93 said:
Thank you! I was a bit confused when I saw a post when searching earlier when someone said they also added the southwest seasoning along with the other ingredients....this was the first time I'd heard of that! Just wanted to get a few other opinions on it!
Jen

I usually add the SW Seasoning to mine, just to add a bit more flavor and another product!
 
I've been using @ 3-4 Roma Tomatoes in place of the Grape Tomatoes - works great and doesn't 'squirt' all over the place when chopping :)
 
esavvymom said:
We won't know until after National Conference in July. I'm sure you'll be able to read all about it after the Wave 1 folks start spilling the beans on here.

I just wanted to address the part about Wave 1 people spilling the beans. We are not allowed to post conference info here until it's announced, usually middle of the last day of Wave 3. That's to honor the promise that all Wave 1 and Wave 2 attendees make not to tell anyone until Wave 3 is over. If you do see a thread here with info from conference before that announced time, please report it using the "report post" link (the alert sign with the exclamation point) to the left.
 
pampchefsarah said:
So, here's how to tell you're a real Pampered Chef Consultant:

Driving home from work tonight, I passed a nightclub/restaurant with a sandwich board outside announcing "Salsa Class then Musica Latina!" I thought "Really, people need to take a class to learn how to make salsa? I should go in there with my CBB and Salad Choppers, and show them how easy it is."

It took me a minute to realize they were talking about dance lessons!!!:blushing: :D

LOL I would have totally thought the same way!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
But to answer your question....


When the Salad Choppers first came out, in the catalog next to them was a little blurb with a recipe for Salsa.


It's:

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 jalepeno pepper
1 small onion
a handful of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 lime
salt to taste.

You wedge the pepper and onion and place it in a bowl (I use a SS bowl), throw in the cilantro and tomatoes, crush in a clove of garlic - then pass it around the room and let everyone chop a little. By the time it gets back to you - it's Salsa! Then, you press in the lime juice and salt to taste.

So simple - and yet so addictive! I LOVE it! Plus, you sell salad choppers, garlic presses, and citrus presses like crazy when you do this for shows!

FYI... While delicious it is verry HOT!!! So poll your audience. You may want to start with 1/2 a jalapeno
 
etteluap70PC said:
FYI... While delicious it is verry HOT!!! So poll your audience. You may want to start with 1/2 a jalapeno

take the seeds & membrane out of the jalapeno and it won't be too hot.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
But to answer your question....


When the Salad Choppers first came out, in the catalog next to them was a little blurb with a recipe for Salsa.


It's:

1 pint grape tomatoes
1 jalepeno pepper
1 small onion
a handful of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
1 lime
salt to taste.

You wedge the pepper and onion and place it in a bowl (I use a SS bowl), throw in the cilantro and tomatoes, crush in a clove of garlic - then pass it around the room and let everyone chop a little. By the time it gets back to you - it's Salsa! Then, you press in the lime juice and salt to taste.

So simple - and yet so addictive! I LOVE it! Plus, you sell salad choppers, garlic presses, and citrus presses like crazy when you do this for shows!

Becky, it's been a while since I've made this and am making tonight for a show... I can't remember, can you use the small SS bowl or is it the medium, I only want to take one of them and I want it to be the one I can use... Thanks!
 
ChefPaulaB said:
Becky, it's been a while since I've made this and am making tonight for a show... I can't remember, can you use the small SS bowl or is it the medium, I only want to take one of them and I want it to be the one I can use... Thanks!

If I'm making a single batch, I use the small SS bowl. Use the med. if you're making a double batch!

Have fun!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
If I'm making a single batch, I use the small SS bowl. Use the med. if you're making a double batch!

Have fun!

Thanks a lot! It should be a fun one... it's at my sisters house and is a couples grilling show (if only the weather would cooperate)... but it'll be a fun evening! Thanks again!
 
ChefPaulaB said:
Thanks a lot! It should be a fun one... it's at my sisters house and is a couples grilling show (if only the weather would cooperate)... but it'll be a fun evening! Thanks again!

Are you going to conference, Paula?
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Are you going to conference, Paula?

No, we had camping plans made with 2 other couples for that same week and it took us forever to organize the days, so I didn't want to mess everything up. So, I'm skipping it again this year... :rolleyes:
 
ChefPaulaB said:
No, we had camping plans made with 2 other couples for that same week and it took us forever to organize the days, so I didn't want to mess everything up. So, I'm skipping it again this year... :rolleyes:
Bummer!....
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pass Around Salsa and how is it made?

Pass Around Salsa is a quick and easy salsa recipe that typically includes fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, and seasonings. It can be customized with various ingredients to suit personal tastes. The "SW Seasoning" refers to a specific seasoning blend from Pampered Chef that can enhance the flavor of the salsa.

Should I use SW Seasoning in my Pass Around Salsa?

Using SW Seasoning in your Pass Around Salsa can add a unique flavor profile that many people enjoy. However, it ultimately depends on your personal preference. If you like experimenting with flavors, it’s worth trying with the seasoning to see how it complements the other ingredients.

What are the benefits of using Pampered Chef products for making salsa?

Pampered Chef products, such as the Food Chopper and Mix 'N Scraper, can make the salsa-making process easier and more efficient. These tools help with chopping ingredients uniformly and mixing everything together, ensuring a consistent texture and flavor in your salsa.

Can I make Pass Around Salsa without SW Seasoning?

Absolutely! You can make Pass Around Salsa without SW Seasoning. Feel free to use your favorite herbs and spices or other seasoning blends that you enjoy. The beauty of salsa is its versatility, so you can tailor it to your taste preferences.

What are some popular variations of Pass Around Salsa?

Popular variations of Pass Around Salsa include adding fruits like mango or pineapple for a sweet twist, incorporating black beans or corn for added texture, or using different types of peppers for varying levels of heat. Experimenting with these variations can lead to exciting new flavors!

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