17 Best Salsa Recipes
Salsa recipes are perfect for appetizers and I love to make a variety of them as I host parties for game day, movie night, and even get-togethers regularly. These are always a big hit with my guests. These work well as toppings for tacos and meat too. Let me share the
Best Salsa Recipes
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1. Mango Salsa
This salsa is tangy, sweet, and savory. It works as an appetizer with tortilla chips and also as a topping for meat recipes. It requires only 5 ingredients and is so easy to make.
While choosing a mango, look for a mango that is soft, ripe, and not mushy. I like to add avocado to this salsa as it adds creaminess. This is a versatile recipe so you can experiment.
Sometimes I like to add some heat to my salsa recipe so I add spicy peppers. You can serve this salsa with grilled salmon, fish tacos or baked salmon. Use it as a topping or crostini or bruschetta.
This is a quick recipe and takes only 10 minutes to make. The ingredients include mango, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and red onion.
2. Avocado Salsa
The texture of this salsa is like chunky salsa and has a flavor like guacamole. You can use it as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping on chicken or tacos.
It is a versatile recipe so you can add jalapeno or grilled corn depending on your choice. It takes only 15 minutes to make. The ingredients include Roma tomatoes, lime juice, onion, jalapenos, avocados, and black pepper.
You can also use it with wraps or tortilla soup. The recipe is packed with nutrients. You can keep this salsa in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for a couple of days.
3. Salsa Verde
This version is superior to the store-bought version, it’s fresh and not too salty. I used tomatillos for this recipe. I found them easily in the store. Instead of using these raw I roasted them as raw tomatillos were sour.
You can add avocados to the recipe and it will be the best avocado salsa verde. It takes 20 minutes to make which includes 10 minutes of pep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.
You need a blender or a food processor, a baking sheet, and tongs for this recipe. The ingredients include white onion, salt, tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapenos.
Once you make the recipe, it will look thin, keep it in the fridge for a couple of hours and it will thicken up.
4. Corn Salsa
I love to enjoy this with quesadillas or burritos. It tastes great with tacos too. You can also serve it for lunch as a salad recipe. I always prefer fresh corn for this recipe as it sweet and flavorful.
I used raw corn kernels and added avocados as it adds creaminess. This is a quick recipe and takes only 20 minutes to make.
The ingredients include raw corn kernels, cilantro, red onion, cumin, lime juice, avocado, white wine vinegar, and chili powder. For best results, before serving let it marinate for 20 minutes, it will taste a lot better.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.
5. Homemade Salsa
This is a restaurant-styled salsa served with tortilla chips or you can use it as a topping over tacos and burritos. It is perfect for parties and the Super Bowl.
The recipe is neither too garlicky nor oniony. I always prefer fresh tomatoes and with fresh ones, you don’t need to add sugar but if you are using canned ones then you need to add sugar.
You need a blender or a food processor for this salsa. It is a quick 5-minute recipe. The ingredients include Roma tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, cumin, and green onions.
If you want a strong onion flavor then you can replace green onion with red onion. Let it chill before you serve as it will taste better and it will be even more delicious if you serve it the next day.
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to a week.
6. Pico De Gallo
It is a low-calorie Mexican salsa with a chunky texture. The key to make the best Pico de Gallo is to use ripe tomatoes. I prefer Roma tomatoes and before you chop them remove the seeds.
If you have access to cherry tomatoes then go for it. To make the salsa flavorful make sure you chop the ingredients finely. It is one of the most versatile salsa recipes. You can add red bell pepper or even avocado.
It takes only 15 minutes to make. The ingredients include white onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, ripe tomatoes and sea salt.
Let the salsa rest for at least 15 minutes before you serve them. It will taste better.
7. Chunky Salsa
This is a sweet and spicy salsa. It is best served with tortilla chips. I love to make it on a game day or a movie night. I like spicy salsa but if you want to make it mild then remove jalapeno.
For me, semi-smooth consistency works best but you can change it if you want. You need either a blender or a food processor. To balance the flavor I add sugar. You can make this salsa ahead of time and while serving it will taste even better.
It takes only 10 minutes to make the recipe. The ingredients include plum tomatoes, sugar, white onion, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and garlic.
You can keep the leftover in a container with a lid and it will be good for a week, you can also freeze it for up to 9 months.
8. Roasted Tomato Salsa
This smoky salsa is one of the best salsa recipes. You can even make it ahead of time. Serrano peppers are one of the most important ingredients to make this salsa.
These peppers are hotter than jalapenos. If you don’t want your salsa to be hot replace it with jalapeno peppers.
It is best served with tortilla chips. You can make this recipe within half an hour. The cooking time is 10 minutes. The ingredients include vine-ripened tomatoes, cumin, salt, garlic, cilantro leaves, garlic, chili peppers, vegetable oil, and fresh lime juice.
You can serve it warm but it tastes good when served chilled also. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for a week.
9. Salsa Roja
This is one of the best salsa recipes and is perfect for game day or a movie night. Mexican cuisine offers a variety of salsa and this is one of them. It is one of the most popular Meixan salsas.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time. The recipe includes olive oil, jalapeno, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, and salt.
Keep the leftovers in the fridge and it will keep well for a couple of days.
10. Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
It works both as a dip with tortillas and also as a topping over tacos and taquitos. I love it in the sandwich too. There is no cooking involved so that is cool. You require a blender to make this recipe.
You can keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 5 days. It doesn’t freeze well, enjoy it when it’s fresh. This is a quick recipe and requires only 5 minutes.
The ingredients include ripe avocados, tomatillos, green bell pepper, lime, white onion, salt, cilantro and water.
11. Fresh Mango Salsa
This color salsa recipe is sweet and spicy. It is one of the best recipes for potlucks and goes perfectly with chips and black bean tacos. It is one of my favorite salsa recipes.
The recipe only requires 15 minutes to make. The ingredients include ripe mangoes, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, red bell pepper, salt and lime. You can keep it in a container with a lid in the fridge and it will keep well for several days.
12. Black Bean Salsa
It is a delicious and colorful salsa recipe. Though I prefer fresh cooked beans you can use canned ones also. You can use the onion of your choice, even shallots will work.
If you are averse to cilantro use parsley or Mexican oregano. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include black beans, tomato, garlic, green bell pepper, red wine vinegar, ground black pepper, tomato, olive oil, drained corn, green bell pepper, and salt.
It is best served with tortillas, crackers, pita chips, or grilled meat. Keep the leftovers in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
13. Pineapple Salsa
This sweet and spicy salsa recipe is delicious and looks fabulous too. It requires only 15 minutes to make. The ingredients include pineapple, Roma tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, black pepper, salt and lime juice.
It is best served with fish or grilled chicken. You can also enjoy it with tacos or nachos. To make the salas spicy add jalapenos. If you don’t want to add cilantro, use parsley or green peppers.
It is best served fresh if you keep it overnight in the fridge and serve it the next day it won’t look fresh. It is one of the most versatile salsa recipes. You can add garlic, green onions, mangoes, or black beans.
14. Authentic Pico de Gallo
It is one of the most well-known salsas. It is also called Salsa Fresca or Salsa Cruda. Onion and tomatoes are used equally traditionally for this recipe if you want to make it spicy add jalapenos.
This recipe requires no cooking. So anyone can make this recipe. To get the best out of this recipe, let it rest overnight in the fridge and then enjoy it the next day.
It takes only 15 minutes to make. The ingredients include onion, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and salt. You can serve it with tacos, burritos, tortillas, or casseroles.
15. Mexican Salsa Verde
It is one of the most authentic Mexican salsa recipes. The most important ingredient of this recipe is green tomatoes or tomatillos. You require a good-quality blender for this recipe.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 5 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include tomatillos, garlic, olive oil, salt, onion, cilantro, and jalapenos.
16. Peach Salsa
You can use this salsa as a topping for pork or fish and also as an appetizer with tortilla chips. It requires only 20 minutes of your time.
The ingredients include tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, peaches, ground black pepper, salt, lime juice, jalapenos, and onion.
17. Fresh Salsa
This is a light and bright salsa recipe made from whole tomatoes. I prefer Roma tomatoes for this recipe but make sure it’s not overly ripe as it will make the salsa watery.
I used white onion but you can use yellow or red onion too. It is one of the most versatile salsa recipes. You can replace jalapenos with green chiles or serrano pepper.
The tools required are a food processor, and mason jars. You can use it with tortilla chips or burritos and also as a topping for pork, beef, fish and chicken.
It requires only 5 minutes to make. The ingredients include tomatoes, lime juice, garlic, salt, jalapenos, onion, and fresh cilantro.
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for a week.
17 Easy Salsa Recipes
From mango salsa to avocado salsa and more, make the best salsa recipes
Ingredients
- Mango Salsa
- Avocado Salsa
- Salsa Verde
- Corn Salsa
- Homemade Salsa
- Pico De Gallo
- Chunky Salsa
- Roasted Tomato Salsa
- Salsa Roja
- Creamy Avocado Salsa Verde
- Fresh Mango Salsa
- Black Bean Salsa
- Pineapple Salsa
- Authentic Pico de Gallo
- Mexican Salsa Verde
- Peach Salsa
- Fresh Salsa
Instructions
- Choose your favorite salsa recipe
- Gather all the ingredients and tool
- Make the recipe