Our best salsa recipes - 100 recipes
Looking for a new salsa recipe? We have tons of ideas, from mango salsa to tomatillo, to salsa verde, salsa negra or salsa Ranchera. Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and can be used as a dip or as a topping. It is very popular in Mexican cuisine, especially as a seasoning for tacos, taco pies, nachos, burritos or enchiladas.
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Fresh Tomato Salsa
By á-46991
Details
Servings 16
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 10
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
The secret ingredient in this delicious fresh tomato salsa is the Italian dressing
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Summer Salsa
By á-5531
This salsa is bursting with the flavors of summer: mangoes, ripe tomatoes, sweet watermelon, jalapeños, and of cou...
- 3 medium yellow and/or red tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup seedless watermelon, chopped
- 1 medium mango, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, snipped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt
Roasted Tomatillo & Green Olive Salsa
By vealam
Salsa is a main food group, and as such you can put it on whatever you want
- 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, husked
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeño peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- Substitute 1 serrano pepper for the jalapeño peppers if you like more heat
Corn Salsa
By margiekyle
This corn salsa can also be made with fresh corn, especially if it's summer when it's at its peak
- 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can white corn, drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, drained, chopped
- 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
El Pollo Loco Avocado Salsa
By á-34796
Inspired by the avocado salsa at a popular restaurant, a food processor makes this super easy to make at home
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed and quartered
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 2 tablespoons onion, diced
Tortilla Chicken Casserole
By á-14869
A delicious casserole fashioned off of the great flavors and ingredients you'd find in a chicken tortilla
- 8 multigrain flour tortillas
- 3 cups chicken, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup red pepper, chopped
- 19 ounces black beans
- 14 ounces canned corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup jalapeno monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Texas Caviar
By á-5531
Black-eyed peas plus flavorful salsa equals Texas Caviar! Scoop up this cilantro- and lime-flavored appetizer with ...
- 1 (14-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup diced avocado
- 1/2 cup store-bought fresh black bean and corn salsa
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cowboy Corn Dip
By mjohnmeyer
This corn dip recipe is so easy and takes no time at all! Perfect for parties with a big bowl of tortilla chips
- 3 (11-ounce) cans sweet corn with diced peppers, drained (also called Fiesta corn)
- 1 (7-ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 (6-ounce) can chopped jalapeno peppers, drained
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (16-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 to 3 bags of Frito Scoops or other tortilla chips
Mexican Grilled Chicken Wrap
By á-30663
This grilled chicken wrap is easy to make, perfect for parties, snacks or a quick and easy meal
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups coleslaw blend, cabbage slaw mix
- 1/2 cup Kraft Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup Kraft Classic Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup Taco Bell Thick and Chunky Mild Salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
15 minute Black Bean and Corn Salsa
By lauramae
I bring this to every potluck, and everyone LOVES it
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can yellow corn, or yellow and white corn
- 1 can Rotel
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, freshly chopped
- Dash lime juice (or squeeze one lime)
Baked Cheddar Chicken Chimichangas
By carvalhohm
Chimichangas! You can top them with veggies, chili, sour cream and much more!
- TOPPINGS:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- Coarse salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, optional
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lettuce, shredded
- Avocado or guacamole
- Tomatoes, diced
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Easy Chicken & Rice Wraps by Rice-A-Roni
By pmhare
1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté rice-vermicelli mix with margarine until vermicelli is golden bro...
- 1 (6.8-ounce) package RICE-A-RONI® Spanish Rice
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 16 ounces salsa**
- 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup canned black or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- Shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream, (optional)
- Or, use 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped, if desired.
Restaurant Style Salsa, adapted from The Pioneer Woman
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
After making this very easy recipe for salsa, I will never buy this in the jar again! You can adjust the amount of...
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes with juice
- 2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)**
- 1 can canned mild green chili works fine, if you can't find Rotel tomatoes)
- 1/4 cups chopped onion (I used red)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 whole jalapeno, quartered and sliced thin (use 1/2 for a milder version)
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Chili Chicken Lasagna
By scratch cook
preheat oven to 375* combine chicken, green chilies, 1 cup salsa verde, and sour cream season generously with pepp...
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
- 2 cups Salsa Verde
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 10 oz no boil lasagna noodles
- 1 cup crema
- 1 10oz can fire roasted green chilies
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- crema = 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup heavy cream
Better Than Alice’s Chicken
By Booper-2
Chicken, bacon and mushrooms
- 6 strips bacon
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar or Colby jack cheese, shredded
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Southwest Chicken - Instant Pot
- 2 chicken breasts, thawed
- 1-12 oz pkg of frozen corn (I used a roasted corn blend with bell peppers,
- onions, and black beans)
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 T taco seasoning
- 4 sweet pickled jalapeno slices (use less or none if you don't like spicy)
- 2-4 oz sour cream
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Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup salsa (my favorite is El Pato, sold at my Walmart near the canned tomatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
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Mexican Chicken Manicotti Recipe
- 1 package (8 ounces) manicotti shells
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 small onion, diced, divided
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, divided
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 cup salsa
- 2/3 cup milk
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Watermelon Ancho Chile Salsa
- 2 ancho chiles, seeds removed
- 1/4 small seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch pieces, about 2 1/2 cups
- 1/2 large beefsteak tomato, chopped
- 1/4 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, with seeds, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe
- 2 Cups Rotisserie Chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 & 1/2 Cups Salsa
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 1 (10 oz.) Can Enchilada Sauce
- 1 (15 oz.) Can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 oz.) Can Green Chilies
- 10 About 10 six inch Tortillas (you can use flour, corn or wheat)
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese (you can use a Mexican Cheese Blend or Cheddar)
- 1 (2.25 oz.) Can Sliced Black Olives
- 1/4 Green Onions, Diced
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Salsa Chicken Fajita Pizza
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped
- 1 pre-baked 12-inch pizza crust
- 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa, drained
- 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Sour cream, optional
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Ranch Chicken Enchiladas
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package chicken taco seasoning
- 1 package ranch dry salad dressing
- 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 package tortillas
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Shredded Chicken Taco Meat - Crock...
- 4 boneless chicken breasts - no time to thaw? Starting with frozen is okay too
- 1 jar taco sauce or salsa (I prefer taco sauce, but the kids like salsa so whatever you have on hand)
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Salsa Chicken Thighs with Rice...
- 4 to 6 4 to 6 6 large skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 1 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 1 1 cup basmati rice (basmati is best, but long-grain can be substituted)
- 1 1 1 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup jarred salsa
- 1/2 1/2 3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Pasta
- 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
- 16 oz jar of chunky salsa
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 6oz pkg French Fried Onions
- 1 box favorite pasta
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TJ’s Chicken Tortilla Soup
- 1 carton Trader Joe’s Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- 1/2 carton vegetable broth (I substituted with some chicken broth I already had on hand)
- 1/2 bag frozen roasted corn (or 1 can)
- 4 cubes of cilantro (or 1/4 cup chopped)
- 1/3 cup Trader Joe’s Habanero & Lime Salsa (omg my new favorite salsa! I never thought I’d fine one to replace the deep love I have for the chipotle garlic salsa but I have!)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cooked, shredded chicken breasts (I just popped one giant one in the crock-pot with the rest of the jar of salsa and it was perfect!)
- Tortilla chips, crumbled
- Mexican cheese, shredded
- Sour cream, optional
- Sliced avocado, optional
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Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken
- 1 (5 ounce) chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila (non-alcoholic may be used)
- 12 cup tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup Mexi-ranch Dressing (recipe to follow)
- 1/4 cup Cheddar jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
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