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    Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa

    Published on September 23, 2019 - Updated on January 18, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa is for all you that love your salsa very hot. Saltiness from the olives with heat from the serranos.
     
    Spicy Green Olive Salsa

    I've had many salsas in my day but this is one of the first times I make a Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa. While this salsa does use green peppers, it does not include tomatoes or onions like you typically find in most salsa recipes.

    serrano peppers
    Serrano Peppers

    Even without those 2 ingredients, this olive salsa is delicious. The combination of the green olives and the serrano peppers makes this a salty yet spicy salsa. Spicy being the operative word here. This is a VERY hot salsa. You have been warned!

    serrano peppers with cilantro and lemon

    Do you ever wonder where Salsa comes from? I mean we all probably figure it's from Mexico but...? I found this article on the origins of Salsa that explains it all.

    Spicy Green Olive Salsa

    If you are a salsa lover like I am, you need to check out my collection of Salsa Recipes. My Spicy Peanut Garlic Salsa, my Classic Spicy Salsa, my Spicy Apple Salsa and my Fresh Pineapple Salsa are some of my favorites.

    🌡️ How "Hot" are Serrano Peppers

    They are hot. Hotter than Jalapeño peppers. Check out this great article that compares both peppers. If you can't handle that much heat I would suggest using Jalapeño peppers instead. Or to really take the heat down a notch, a Poblano pepper should do the trick.

    Spicy Green Olive Salsa

    🍅 How long does Salsa last

    While several factors come into play, homemade salsa will last 4 to 6 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze salsa in an airtight container or bag for up to 4 months.

    🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

    The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

    Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

    🔪 Equipment Needed

    You will need a food processor to make this Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa.

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    For more great recipes with Serrano Peppers, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Simple Poblano Ranch Sauce
    • Diabetic Shredded Beef Tacos
    • Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas
    • Spicy Peanut Garlic Salsa

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Spicy Green Olive Cilantro salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Green Olives, Garlic Cloves, Serrano Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Olive Oil and Lemon Zest.

    🥣 How to make Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa

    In a food processor, mince the olives, garlic, serrano peppers, and cilantro.
    Stir in the olive oil and lemon zest. Serve right away or refrigerate and use within 1 week.

    Spicy Green Olive Salsa

    Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa

    This Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa is for all you that love your salsa very hot. Saltiness from the olives with heat from the serrano peppers.
    3.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 3 Cups
    Calories 774 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Cups Green Olives, Pitted
    • 2 Large Garlic Cloves
    • 4 Serrano Peppers, Stemmed
    • 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro
    • 1 Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, minced
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    Instructions
     

    • In a food processor, mince the olives, garlic, serrano peppers, and cilantro.
    • Stir in the olive oil and lemon zest. Serve right away or refrigerate and use within 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1405mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 789IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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