The incredible thing about these homemade salsa recipes is that even though they are so simple to make, the flavor is out of this world!
Salsa has endless variations, and once you know a few of the basic tips, tricks and ingredients… you can create anything your heart desires!
These seven salsa recipes run the gamut, from timeless classics to fresh spins on the traditional. They are sure to be the hit of the party!
Fresh salsa recipes are one of those things that really upgrade anything else you serve. There’s just something about whipping up some fresh diced ingredients and serving from a pretty bowl that really elevates any party!
Today, I’m sharing my best tips for making homemade salsa, along with seven of my best salsa recipes.
I love sharing my favorite Tex Mex inspired flavors with you. In my catering and event planning career, salsa was always a surefire crowd pleaser to get any fiesta started on the right track!
Don’t skip this fun taco bar, so much fun for a party. Serve them up with a margarita bar, too of course! I’ve even got a round up of the best cheeses for tacos.
This collection features our favorite salsa recipes from the past decade and beyond – from fruity flavors to spicy and textural additions.
7 Easy Salsa Recipes
Click through for a printable recipe card for each of these fabulous recipes! At the end of this collection, you’ll even find our favorite watermelon salsa recipe card – perfect for summertime fiestas!
Once you learn just how easy it is to make your own salsa at home, it’s hard to go back to store bought options.
Pico de Gallo
This is an incredibly simple chunky, vibrant chopped salsa, and it’s ready in just minutes.
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Fresh Pico de Gallo Recipe
Pico de gallo is a classic, traditional Mexican dip (or topping, or sauce, or slather-it-everywhere zesty and fresh flavor explosion). Basically, it’s an incredibly simple chunky, vibrant chopped salsa, and it’s ready in just minutes. Read More
10 mins
Pineapple Salsa
The citrus flavor and juicy sweet pineapple plays perfectly against the spicy addition of jalapeño for a flavor explosion you won’t be able to resist!
Recipes
Zesty Pineapple Salsa Recipe
This easy pineapple salsa recipe is vibrant, festive and oh-so-delicious. It’s fabulous on so many of your favorite Tex Mex-inspired entrees, and it’s also perfect as a clean, wholesome dip with chips and veggies. Read More
10 mins
Salsa Guacamole
This is a zesty avocado salsa recipe that you’ve got to taste to believe… if you love salsa, and you love guac, you’ve got to try this incredible avocado sauce!
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Salsa Guacamole
Salsa guacamole is a fresh, vibrant mix of salsa verde and traditional guacamole. It’s a zesty recipe that you’ve got to taste to believe… if you love salsa, and you love guac, you’ve got to try this! Read More
10 mins
Chipotle Corn Salsa
Add Chipotle Corn Salsa to your burrito bowls, nachos and salads for the ultimate Chipotle copycat.
Recipes
Corn Salsa
This Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe is a fresh and easy dip or topping for tacos, quesadillas, burritos and more! Add this Chipotle Corn Salsa to your burrito bowls for the ultimate Chipotle copycat. Read More
5 mins
Cranberry Salsa
The tart juicy bite of fresh cranberries are combined with fiery jalapeños in this recipe. This is a great holiday salsa option, and it is the ultimate addition to an appetizer spread for parties!
Appetizers
Cranberry Salsa
This sweet and spicy cranberry salsa is an incredible way to spice up your holidays! When you blend the tart juicy bite of fresh cranberries with fiery jalapeños, magic happens. This Christmas salsa is the ultimate addition to your holiday appetizer spread! Read More
10 mins
Avocado Pico
With just four ingredients and a few tips and tricks on avocados, this pico de gallo recipe with avocado can pair with just about anything.
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Pico de Gallo with Avocado
This is an easy pico de gallo with avocado to add to salads, tacos, chicken or toast! With just 4 ingredients, it’s so healthy and vibrant. Read More
5 mins
Tips
- Dice all salsa ingredients small! It’s what helps you get a powerful impact of flavors with each bite.
- Don’t be afraid to try new things – as you can see, many of these recipes include fruit. It’s a wonderful balance to the heat of jalapenos.
- Learn How to Cut an Avocado here, and how to cut a jalapeño here.
- Most salsa can sit out for up to two hours while serving. While they don’t freeze particularly well, you can refrigerate most of these recipes for up to a week!
Frequently Asked Questions
Salsas can be cooked, or served fresh. All of the recipes in this round-up are served fresh, no cooking required!
Salsa is packed with nutrients thanks to the wholesome ingredients! Fresh salsa not only packs a huge punch with flavor, but with added nutritional benefits, too. Many salsa recipes are low carb, low sugar and low calorie foods!
And last but certainly not least, don’t skip our incredible watermelon salsa recipe. This is such a perfect summer dish to take to a backyard picnic or fiesta!
7 Easy Salsa Recipes: Make this Watermelon Salsa
Ingredients
- 5 cups seedless watermelon diced (we used approximately ½ a seedless watermelon)
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño seeded and diced (approximately 1 jalapeno)
- 1 cup red onion diced (approximately ½ a medium onion)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed is best (approximately one lime)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Finely dice your ingredients – make sure to de-stem the cilantro and jalapeño, removing the seeds.5 cups seedless watermelon, 1 cup yellow bell pepper, 1 cup red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons jalapeño, 1 cup red onion
- Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl, gently tossing.
- Add lime juice and cilantro and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt and pepper
Julie’s Tips
- Dice all salsa ingredients small! It’s what helps you get a powerful impact of flavors with each bite.
- Seed the jalapeño for less heat. (Be careful when cutting jalapeños!) Don’t touch your face/eyes after you’ve touched one, until you’ve thoroughly washed your hands. The capsaicin, or heat, can transfer from your hands to your eyes and make them burn for a while.
- Make sure to let the salsa refrigerate for a few hours before serving. This allows the flavors of the ingredients to absorb into each other.
- This salsa can sit out for up to two hours while serving. While this recipe won’t freeze well, you can refrigerate leftovers for up to a week!
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
