Best 20 Easy Salsa Recipes
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meals, a homemade salsa is the perfect solution. With just a few fresh ingredients and a blender, you can have a delicious salsa ready in minutes. Whether you're serving it with chips, tacos, burritos, or grilled meats, this versatile condiment is sure to be a hit. Here, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making an easy salsa, including tips on choosing the right ingredients, preparing them properly, and storing the salsa for later use. Get ready to spice up your meals with this simple and flavorful recipe!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
EASY HOMEMADE SALSA FOR CANNING
This is a nice recipe to use if you are new to canning. I received this recipe at my bridal shower. I've tried lots of salsa recipes and this one is the one I always return to. I also like the fact that it uses basic ingredients... nothing too hard-to-find. You can use your favorite canning method for this. Following the instructions on the box of jars is always a good place to start. It looks like a lot of instructions below, but it really isnt- I just want to make it as easy as possible for a beginner.
Provided by Munchkin Mama
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- A note about peppers: Remember to use caution and always use gloves while handling. I always remove the seeds from mine before chopping but if you like hotter salsa feel free to leave them inches.
- A note about tomatoes: you do not have to peel them, but most people prefer doing so. To quickly and easily peel them: give them a quick rinse to wash them off. Then drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute or until you see them crack and peeling. Remove with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of very cold ice water. Now you can easily remove the peel and the core. I usually put the chopped tomatoes into my 2 quart pitcher to measure the tomatoes.
- To make salsa: Put all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Mix together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure the mixture is very smooth- you dont want any corn starch chunks in your salsa.
- Add the corn starch liquid to the big pot of salsa, stirring while pouring.
- Boil on low for 10 minutes, watching carefully so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
- Pour into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1" for head space. Seal according to your favorite method.
EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN
This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.
Provided by EverFit Montana
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
- Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
EASY SALSA MEATLOAF
A crowd pleasing meatloaf, may be made with ground beef or ground turkey. Both are yummy.
Provided by TINKERBELL15
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground sirloin, salsa, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and garlic. Season with parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 417.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY PEACH SALSA RECIPE
Steps:
- Peel and dice the peaches. Prepare all other ingredients. Toss to combine, making sure lime juice is distributed evenly. If your peaches are particularly juicy, you can toss them with one tablespoon sugar and the lime juice and let them sit while preparing the rest of the ingredients. The sugar helps release the juice, and the lime prevents untimely browning of the fruit. Before you toss them in with everything else, just strain the liquid. Serve immediately with chips, or however, you plan to enjoy it. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for two days, or until the peaches turn brown and soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 17 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat
QUICK EASY SALSA
I never really cared for store bought salsa so I decided to come up with my own recipe. Now I can't make enough of it! I am always asked to bring it with me to any family get-together or potluck. I always leave with an empty bowl!-Dana Sapp, Scottsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 7 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY CHIPOTLE SALSA
I have been looking for a spicy salsa easy enough that I can make it fresh at mealtime, so I came up with this one. Very simple and easily adaptable to your tastes.
Provided by lovetocook
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine chipotle peppers, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until salsa is chunky.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 173.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY CROCK POT SALSA CHICKEN
Quick, healthy and delicious. Just pop the four ingredients into the Crock-Pot in the morning and you'll have a great-tasting meal for dinner. This would also be great for larger gatherings.
Provided by erinBOberrin
Categories Stew
Time 8h2m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place first four ingredients in crock pot.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours.
- 30-60 minutes prior to serving, remove chicken, shred and return to crock pot.
- To serve, use chicken mixture as filling inside tortillas.
- Add desired condiments.
QUICK AND EASY CORN SALSA
Colorful corn salsa is sure to be a hit with family and friends. It's an easy accompaniment to an outdoor cookout and adds a kick of flavor to whatever's on the grill.-Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, pepper sauce, pepper and cayenne. Stir in cilantro. Drizzle over corn mixture and toss to coat., Chill until serving. Serve with your favorite snack chips or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY PEACH SALSA
This cooked peach salsa makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a topping for your favorite grilled meat.
Provided by clyrehc
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Peach Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; add onion and cook until soft, 1 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes. Add peaches, honey, and lemon juice; cook until combined, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
EASY SALSA RICE
Feel free to saute a little green bell pepper with onions, you may adjust the garlic and chili flakes to taste --- this is very good! :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium heat; add in onion, garlic and chili flakes, cook stirring for 3 minutes.
- Add in rice, water and salsa; stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20-22 minutes or until the rice is tender or is at desired doneness.
- Season with salt and black pepper if desired.
EASY COOKED SALSA
I've experimented with a lot of salsa recipes and this is, by far, my favourite. It doesn't take too long to make (especially if you have a food processor to do the chopping) and is just right for spice -- a little kick but not so much that your tongue falls off!
Provided by Sackville
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the oil and add the jalapenos, sweet peppers, garlic and onion.
- Sauté until everything is soft but not browned.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are quite soft and starting to pack down in the pot, about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook for about 10 minutes more to give the flavours a chance to mix together and the water to boil off.
- When the salsa is as thick as you like it, add salt to taste if needed and let stand for at least one minute.
- Stir well before serving.
EASY TOMATILLO SALSA
This avocado-tomatillo salsa is great on street tacos, as a salad dressing, or as a sauce on the side with some nice grilled fish. Really, it is a versatile sauce that can be used alongside any Mexican dinner.
Provided by Nahum and Brandi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tomatillos, serrano chile, and garlic into a small pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat; continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving 3 tablespoons water. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Place boiled vegetables into a blender or food processor with reserved water. Blend until pureed, about 15 seconds. Add cilantro, avocado, cumin, and salt; blend for 30 seconds. Add sour cream and pulse just until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
QUICK AND EASY SALSA WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN
Yesterday was my turn to bring snacks to my Cuban salsa class -- the dance that is. After scanning dozens of recipes, I couldn't find what I wanted so I created this one. After watching my classmates tip the bowl, I decided it was worth posting. While the ingredients are familiar, the ratio of tomatoes, beans and corn is quite different from the dozens already here. So easy, its a crowd pleaser.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix together the tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, onion, lime juice, cumin and cilantro, beans and corn.
- Refrigerate at least an hour and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Serve with chips or vegetables or whatever pleases you.
EASY SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN WITH TOMATILLO SALSA
Here is a slow-cooker chicken dinner to celebrate--three simple ingredients, and dinner is ready when you are.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 3h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker.
- Scatter thawed corn over top of chicken; pour salsa over all. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
- Use slotted spoon to remove chicken, salsa and corn from slow cooker. Serve chicken topped with corn salsa mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY BLENDER SALSA
My family begs me to make this during football season, with or without company coming over. It's so easy to make, that I don't mind. Use caution with the jalapeno pepper, however. I recommend using kitchen or disposable gloves. These amounts are the flavor my family likes, but you can use less or more jalapeno pepper depending on your tastes.
Provided by KELLYDP
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour 1 can of tomatoes into a blender, and add the jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until fairly smooth. Pour in the second can of tomatoes and blend briefly. Adjust seasonings to taste by adding more lemon juice and salt. Let the salsa rest for 1/2 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 42.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
EASY AUTHENTIC SALSA FRESCA
Categories Condiment/Spread Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Cocktail Party Picnic Super Bowl Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a manually operated chopper, chop the tomatoes until slightly chunky. Try to avoid getting them too saucy or allowing them to foam up. Place the tomatoes in a bowl. Press or chop the garlic. Place the remaining ingredients in the chopper. Use only the top leafy portion of the cilantro, and remove the seeds from the jalapenos for milder salsa. If it is to hot for your taste, add more tomatoes or just a pinch of sugar.
SUPER EASY AND SPICY BLACK EYED PEA AND CORN SALSA
I came up with this topping/side dish while trying to figure out how I could get the only two vegetables my husband eats into one dish. It's great over pan-fried fish, a healthy alternative to queso on enchiladas, and wonderful with brown rice. It's spicy and simple. Like our love!
Provided by Jessica
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until warm, about 5 minutes. Stir sugar, cumin, and curry powder into the peas mixture; continue cooking until until some of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 894.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
EASY STRAWBERRY SALSA
My salsa is sweet and colorful, with just a little bite from jalapeno peppers. I love to use fresh strawberries and my own homegrown vegetables, but you can also use produce that is available year-round. It's delicious with tortilla chips or even as a topping for grilled chicken or pork. -Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BLACK BEAN SALSA
This salsa is a staple at my house. I can make it in about 5 minutes, so it's great for quick meals or snacks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield about 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. Cut up tomatoes; place in a large bowl. Add juice, beans, chilies, onion, cilantro, salt and, if desired, olives; stir until combined., Cover and store in the refrigerator. Serve with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to Mexican food.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
EASY SALSA SLOPPY JOES
I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown sugar in this recipe complements the tangy salsa. -Mrs. Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa, soup and brown sugar. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Cool and place in a freezer container; freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw beef mixture in refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatoes: Use vine-ripened tomatoes for the best flavor. Ripe tomatoes are softer and have a deeper red color.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salsa will taste. If possible, use ingredients that are in season.
- Don't over-chop the ingredients: Chop the ingredients into small pieces, but don't over-chop them. This will help preserve the texture and flavor of the salsa.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. Start with a small amount and add more until the salsa reaches your desired flavor.
- Chill the salsa before serving: Chilling the salsa before serving will help the flavors to meld together and develop.
Conclusion:
Salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a salsa that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give salsa a try!
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