Spice Up Taco Tuesday With These Homemade Salsas
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If an award was given out to the most versatile condiment, all signs point to the fan-favorite tomato sauce—and no, we aren't talking about ketchup! If you haven't guessed it, we're talking all things salsa. The Mexican party dip is delightful in all its forms, whether chunky and scooped up with chips or sprinkled as a topping over tacos. Here, we've gathered the best homemade salsa recipes to help you spice up weeknight dinners including sweet, spicy, sweet and spicy options.
Sure, you may have your favorite store-bought brand, but nothing beats a fresh salsa with ingredients you buy in bulk. Alex Drummond and her husband Mauricio swear by a homemade roasted salsa recipe. "I'm going to start making my own salsa instead of buying it at the store!" she said after the first try. Like Alex, we've included a roasted salsa, which is perfect for the summertime. You can also find fresh tomato salsas here, such as pico de gallo or restaurant-style salsa. And don't worry if you don't know the best tomatoes for homemade salsa—a lot of these recipes cover that in your favorite Tex-Mex recipes. Prepare to plan a heck of a lot more taco nights!
Cowboy Caviar
This Drummond favorite is a cross between black bean salsa and pico de gallo, and can be eaten with chips or by the spoonful. It's chock-full of nutrients with ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, red onion, and two different types of beans.
Get the Cowboy Caviar recipe.
Avocado Salsa
If you can't decide between guacamole and salsa, try this refreshing avocado salsa. While it maintains many of the same flavors as guacamole, this salsa is extra chunky rather than smooth, so you get a burst of flavor and texture in each bite!
Get the Avocado Salsa recipe.
Restaurant-Style Salsa
A simple, red salsa like the kind in restaurants, what's not to love? It's a classic tomato-based dip, with a nice balance of sugar, salt, herbs, and spices.
Get Ree's Restaurant-Style Salsa recipe.
Pineapple Salsa
Take it from Ree Drummond: the key to a good taco bar is colorful ingredients and toppings. Here, you have a pineapple salsa that fits the bill.
Get Ree's Pineapple Salsa recipe.
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Grab some tortilla chips and get ready to scoop! Black beans make this salsa a bit heartier than other salsas, so it's the perfect party dip or dinner side.
Get the Corn and Black Bean Salsa recipe.
Chipotle Corn Salsa
Everyone loves Chipotle's corn salsa, and now you have a copycat one you can make right at home. Serve it over grilled flank steak, burrito bowls, or your favorite Tex-Mex dinner.
Get the Chipotle Corn Salsa recipe.
Corn Salsa
Sweet with a bite, this corn salsa is a rainbow of colorful peppers, grilled onion, and cilantro. Grilling the corn adds a nice smokey element and caramelizes the corn’s sugars.
Get the Corn Salsa recipe.
Homemade Tomatillo Salsa
Here is your new go-to green salsa! Homemade tomatillo salsa adds a great tangy, spicy kick to chicken enchiladas and tacos.
Get the Homemade Tomatillo Salsa recipe.
Mango Salsa
Put a tropical twist on your salsa game using mango! This chunky salsa has that perfect balance of sweet and spicy, thanks to the mix of fruit, pepper, lime juice, onion, and jalapeños.
Get the Mango Salsa recipe.
Peach Salsa
The first peach salsa Ree ever had changed her life, so she made her own to match! The sweet, syrupy canned peach goes beautifully with spicy jalapeño and chili powder.
Get Ree's Peach Salsa recipe.
Pico de Gallo
Ree absolutely loves pico de gallo as an appetizer, but it goes great wrapped in a burrito or atop a taco! Chopped fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onion, and crisp jalapeños make it an instant classic.
Get Ree's Pico de Gallo recipe.
Watermelon Salsa
Sweet, juicy watermelon is the base of this colorful dip. Scoop up with warm chips or top chicken or fish in the summertime!
Get Ree's Watermelon Salsa recipe.
Creamy Jalapeño Salsa
If you're all about the spice life, this creamy jalapeño salsa is for you. Experience the spice alone by scooping the dip with tortilla chips, or add a dollop to your tacos for a kick.
Get the Creamy Jalapeño Salsa recipe at Razzle Dazzle Life.
Spicy Black Bean Salsa
This fiber-packed dip has a thicker, pastier texture than most salsas thanks to the main ingredient: black beans. Top it with chopped chives and serve it with chips for maximum enjoyment.
Get the Black Bean Salsa recipe at The Tortilla Channel.
Spicy Hatch Chile Pumpkin Salsa
If you can't get enough pumpkin, even after fall ends, you'll love this spicy pumpkin salsa. The addition of hatch chiles adds a fiery kick to the otherwise earthy, sweet flavor of the pureed pumpkin.
Get the Hatch Chile Pumpkin Salsa recipe at Dash of Jazz.
Fruit Salsa
Those who prefer their salsa to be on the sweeter, milder side will enjoy this fruit salsa. Made of fresh, chopped fruits like strawberries and pineapple, this salsa can be eaten as an appetizer or for dessert with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.
Get the Fruit Salsa recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Corn and Avocado Salsa
Avocado gives this corn salsa a weight and richness you might not get in other salsas. You can have this as a side dish with chips or use it to top your favorite Mexican dishes.
Get the Corn and Avocado Salsa recipe at Table for Two.
Pico De Gallo with Jalapeño Slices
This blogger uses slightly different proportions than red and tops the pico with slices of fresh jalapeños. A beautiful party app!
Get the Pico De Gallo with Jalapeño Slices recipe at Whisk it Real Gud.
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Mix together the flavors of mango and pineapple for one killer topping. It takes the idea of a tropical salsa to the next level.
Get the Pineapple Mango Salsa recipe at Joyous Apron.
Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa
Throw together this sweet and spicy salsa in just 10 minutes! It gives any meal or party a dash of spring flavors.
Get the Strawberry Jalapeño Salsa recipe at Jessica in The Kitchen.
Strawberry Mint Salsa
Strawberry and mint are a classic flavor combo. Throw that in a salsa recipe, and you have pure flavor magic.
Get the Strawberry Mint Salsa recipe at Table for Two.
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