| You can probably name plenty of traditional Mexican | | | | have a winning dish. |
| foods for entrees and maybe even desserts and | | | | There are many different authentic Mexican food |
| drinks but what about Mexican appetizers? | | | | recipes you can consider if you want to serve a |
| Mexican families love to gather together to enjoy one | | | | Mexican appetizer. If you are serving a rich and filling |
| another's company and, of course, to delight in their | | | | main course, you might want to consider something |
| favorite Mexican food recipes at the same time. A | | | | light, such as ceviche, a seafood cocktail or thinly cut |
| Mexican dinner table might be heaving with a wide | | | | stuffed tortilla pinwheels. |
| selection of foods for people to help themselves or | | | | A Quick and Easy Mexican Appetizer Recipe |
| there might just be a couple of family favorites, which | | | | The following Mexican appetizer recipe is really easy |
| everyone loves. | | | | to make and does not require a lot of ingredients. You |
| Types of Mexican Appetizer Recipes | | | | can either make your own roasted red bell peppers or |
| Corn chips and tortilla chips served with homemade | | | | use a jar. |
| salsa is always popular, either as a snack between | | | | The same applies with the guacamole and you can |
| two meals or as an appetizer at a party. | | | | use your favorite brand or make your own. The |
| You can have different kinds of chips and different | | | | following recipe is enough for four to six people. |
| types of dips too. Guacamole, mild salsa, hummus, a | | | | Tortilla Pinwheels with Roasted Bell Pepper and Goat |
| creamy cheese dip, and a chili salsa might be a nice | | | | Cheese |
| selection to serve with the dipping chips. | | | | You will need: |
| Other well loved Mexican appetizers include tamales, | | | | - 4 small, soft flour tortillas |
| empanadas, chimichangas, and ceviche. | | | | - 3 oz goat cheese |
| Mexican Salad Recipes | | | | - 7 oz jar roasted red peppers |
| Mexican salads are very popular too and you can | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
| serve a mixed salad as an appetizer or make an | | | | - 6 oz guacamole |
| impressive looking Mexican seven layer salad, which is | | | | - Fresh basil, to garnish |
| an example of a traditional Mexican food recipe. | | | | How to make it: |
| A seven layer salad looks great served in a glass | | | | Drain the roasted peppers and dry them with a towel |
| bowl, so your guests can see every layer. The layers | | | | or paper towels. Chop them coarsely. Spread the |
| might include tomatoes, lettuce, corn kernels, fried | | | | cheese over the tortillas and the guacamole over the |
| ground beef, onions, Mexican cheese, olives, avocado, | | | | cheese. Sprinkle the black pepper and the chopped |
| salsa, guacamole, black beans, sour cream, bell pepper, | | | | roasted peppers over the top of the cheese and roll |
| or whatever you like, or whatever you have in your | | | | the tortillas up, pressing the edges well to seal them. |
| kitchen. | | | | Cut each rolled up, stuffed tortilla into six slices with a |
| Using contrasting textures and colors is always a good | | | | sharp, serrated knife. Secure them with toothpicks and |
| idea. Top your seven layer salad with some grated | | | | garnish with fresh basil. Serve these delicious Mexican |
| cheese and a handful of fresh cilantro and you will | | | | appetizers chilled. |