Best 20 Fresh Salsa Recipes
In the realm of delectable condiments, fresh salsa reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its vibrant flavors and invigorating zest. This versatile culinary creation, originating from the heart of Mexican cuisine, has become a global sensation, gracing tables and tantalizing palates worldwide. Whether you seek a zesty addition to your taco night extravaganza, a refreshing dip for your tortilla chips, or an invigorating topping for your grilled meats, fresh salsa stands ready to elevate your culinary experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the art of crafting the perfect fresh salsa, ensuring that each bite is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Great with your favorite chips. Gets better as the flavors meld.
Provided by Cheryl Dressler
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir the tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
FRESH SALSA
We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. -Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 3-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Let stand for about 1 hour. Serve at room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA
Another salsa recipe called for a fresh jalapeno (I think), but I had green chiles in a can on hand. This salsa tastes great, so I'm sticking with it!
Provided by Stephanie Roynestad Fuller
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine tomatoes, red onion, yellow onion, green chilies, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Pulse processor until mixture is combined, yet remains chunky. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 67.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA
Fresh pineapple salsa that is perfect with fish or chicken! You can also try substituting papaya or mango for the pineapple.
Provided by OFACTO
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine pineapple, red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour so flavors can meld.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
FRESH SALSA
I love salsa. I always make it. I made this one and brought it to work. Everyone raved. It is the best salsa I have ever had. The jicama really makes a difference.
Provided by bbmchicago
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together the tomato, jalapeno pepper, red onion, green onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, cumin, jicama, and the diced tomatoes with chilies in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
FRESH RESTAURANT-STYLE SALSA
This addictive salsa is restaurant quality, or maybe even better! It's fresh and flavorful, not too spicy, and easy to make in a food processor with a mix of ripe and canned Roma tomatoes. This makes a big batch which is good because it will go fast. Serve with lots of thin, crispy tortilla chips and a margarita, of course!
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine canned and fresh tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a food processor; pulse 5 times to chop. Add cilantro, serrano and jalapeno peppers, lime juice, salt, and cumin and process for 10 seconds. Pulse further to desired consistency. Check and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 168.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
In the height of tomato season, making a fresh salsa to go with those tortilla chips is a must.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, chile, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice; season generously with salt. Mix to combine. Let stand 15 minutes to develop flavor. Salsa can be kept at room temperature up to 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
FRESH PEACH SALSA
Scooped up on a chip or in a taco, peach salsa makes everything taste like summer. It's also great served with chicken or fish, and since it comes together in a food processor, it really takes almost no time to make. -Shawna Laufer, Ft. Myers, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 16 servings (1/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place first five ingredients in a food processor; pulse until peaches are coarsely chopped. Add chilies, vinegar, lime juice and pepper; pulse just until blended., Remove to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, until serving. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRESH PEACH MANGO SALSA
This colorful, freshly-made salsa tastes wonderful on fish tacos. The garlic and veggies nicely complement the peach and mango flavors.-Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts :
COPYCAT CHIPOTLE FRESH TOMATO SALSA
Maybe you've made salsa at home; but have you made this one... Add this Chipotle Fresh Tomato Salsa to anything that needs a bit of a kick.
Provided by EmKenBken
Categories Mexican
Time 13m
Yield 4 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
- Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
FRESH MILD SALSA
Fresh tomato salsa is excellent with just chips and salsa for an appetizer or a perfect compliment to any Mexican dish. Adjust to personal taste with salt, pepper, and ground cumin. Add 1 additional serrano pepper to make hot salsa, and 2 serrano peppers for 'fire' salsa.
Provided by clow4851
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir tomatoes, garlic, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, white onion, green bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1175.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
FRESH APPLE SALSA
A fresh apple salsa that combines tart apples with chile peppers, lime juice, cilantro, toasted walnuts, and ginger. A great appetizer!
Provided by BIGARLO609
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together apples and lime juice. Stir in jalapeno and Anaheim chile slices. Stir in onion, cilantro, walnuts, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
JEN'S FRESH AND SPICY SALSA
This recipe is bursting with flavor! It is fresh and spicy, and did I mention easy? This is the closest thing to restaurant style salsa you will find. The jalapenos and hot pepper sauce (e.g., Tabasco) add spice to the mix and the cilantro, lime juice, and green onions create freshness.
Provided by JennyJenn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro to desired consistency. Transfer to a bowl, and mix in the lime juice, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 159.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SALMON WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA
I don't remember where I learned to make this, but I'm sure I must have changed the recipe somewhat. This is my favorite way to fix salmon. The salmon can be prepared in any way. Grilling it is also wonderful! The preparation time includes the time to chill the salsa.
Provided by Kendra
Categories Pineapple
Time 2h40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For salsa, in a medium bowl, combine pineapple, pepper, onion, 3 T lime juice, cilantro, honey, jalapenos, garlic salt, and hot sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Place salmon, skin side down, on a piece of foil, sprinkle with lime juice, garlic salt, and cumin, then put the foil on a rimmed cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 - 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
- Remove salmon from the skin (This is easy - the skin just sticks to the foil!) and serve topped with salsa.
FRESH TOMATO SALSA
This is a delicious homemade salsa.
Provided by bluebayou
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Tomato Salsa Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FRESH GARDEN SALSA
Turn your sweet, summer bounty of tomatoes into this classic salsa.
Provided by Ball
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ball® Canning & Recipes
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
- Heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Ladle hot salsa in to hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
- Process filled jars in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 74.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
FRESH TOMATO MEXICAN SALSA
Mexican fare only gets better when topped with Anna Yeatts' colorful Fresh Salsa. The Pinehurst, North Carolina cook uses ripe tomatoes, crisp onion and a touch of minced serrano pepper, making it just as good as a side dish or appetizer with crunchy baked tortilla chips!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 11 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ROASTED JALAPEñO-TOMATO SALSA WITH FRESH CILANTRO
Steps:
- 1. Heat the broiler. Lay the whole tomatoes and jalapeños out on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Set the pan 4 inches below the broiler and broil for about 6 minutes, until darkly roasted - even blackened in spots - on one side (the tomato skins will split and curl in places). With a pair of tongs, flip over the tomatoes and chiles and roast the other side for another 6 minutes or so. The goal is not simply to char the tomatoes and chiles, but to cook them through while developing nice, roasty flavors. Set aside to cool.
- 2. Turn the oven down to 425 degrees. Separate the onions into rings. On a similar pan or baking sheet, combine the onion and garlic. Roast in the oven, stirring carefully every couple of minutes, until the onions are beautifully browned and wilted (even have a touch of char on some of the edges) and the garlic is soft and browned in spots, about 15 minutes total. Cool to room temperature.
- 3. For a little less rustic texture or if you're canning the salsa, pull off the peels from the cooled tomatoes and cut out the "cores" where the stems were attached, working over your baking sheet so as not to waste any juices. In a food processor, pulse the jalapeños (no need to peel or seed them) with the onion and garlic until moderately finely chopped, scraping everything down with a spatula as needed to keep it all moving around. Scoop into a big bowl. Without washing the processor, coarsely puree the tomatoes - with all that juice that has accumulated around them - and add them to the bowl. Stir in enough water to give the salsa an easily spoonable consistency. Stir in the cilantro.
- 4. Taste and season with salt and vinegar, remembering that this condiment should be a little fiesty in its seasoning. If you're planning to use your salsa right away, simply pour it into a bowl and it's ready, or refrigerate it covered and use within 5 days.
GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH FRESH TOMATO-HERB SALSA
Categories Fish Tomato Broil Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Basil Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Swordfish Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring medium saucepan of water to boil. Add tomatoes and blanch 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover with cold water; cool. Peel tomatoes. Cut in half; squeeze out juices. Chop tomatoes; transfer to bowl. Add herbs, shallot, vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush fish with oil. Sprinkle with generous amount of peppercorns and salt. Grill until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon tomato salsa over and serve.
FRESH MANGO SALSA
I love this recipe and it tastes good with tortilla chips.
Provided by Spence
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Mango Salsa Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir the tomatoes, mango, onion, sugar, cilantro, lime juice, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic together in a bowl; refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 30.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips for Making the Best Fresh Salsa:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a burst of flavor to salsa. Cilantro is a classic choice, but you can also use basil, oregano, or mint.
- Don't over-chop the ingredients: Salsa should have a chunky texture, so don't chop the ingredients too finely. A rough chop is all that's needed.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you make clean, even cuts. This is especially important when chopping tomatoes, as a dull knife can crush the tomatoes and release their juices.
- Season to taste: Start with a basic recipe, then adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add more salt, pepper, or lime juice until the salsa reaches the desired flavor.
Conclusion:
Fresh salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's also a great way to use up ripe tomatoes from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can make a batch of fresh salsa that will brighten up any meal.
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