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Possibly the best snack ever, who doesn't love chips and salsa? Yes, you can opt for store-bought, but these homemade recipes will spice up any party or night on the couch. When it comes to this Mexican staple, there is something for everyone! Whether you like your salsa simple, fiery, mild, or fruity, the options are endless.
Click on for the ultimate salsas that you just have to try.
Salsa verde is a green, tomatillo-based salsa. Mixed with green chilies, cilantro, onion, and garlic, it's super tangy and perfect for dipping.
One of the most popular forms of salsa, salsa taquera translates into "taco shop sauce." It includes a fresh tomato base that is blended with onions, garlic, and salt.
Also known as red salsa, it's very similar to salsa taquera, but it also uses fresh chilies. The flavor is acidic, fresh, and slightly spicy.
Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca, is a fresh, chunky, chopped salsa made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime.
Black beans are the perfect protein-packed addition to pico de gallo. A filling dip, you can use it for dipping tortilla chips, spooning into a burrito, or topping on tacos.
Salsa ranchera is a cooked red salsa, which is made with seeded chilies and tomatoes for a better texture.
It might look like guacamole, but salsa de aguacate is similar to salsa verde, but with avocado blended in.
Got any overripe mangos lying around? Make this simple and delicious salsa if you want to salvage them.
Simple and fresh, this charred corn salsa is perfect for all your summer cookouts.
Another amazing type of fruit salsa, the sweetness of the ripe fruit is perfect with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
A cross between pico de gallo and chunky guacamole, this salsa has avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and zesty cilantro lime dressing.
This spicy condiment is made of raw Julienned and marinated red onion and habanero chilies. And while it's not exactly a sauce, salsa criolla serves as a topping for all kinds of dishes.
Perfect for summer, this cucumber and mango salsa is both sweet and cooling. Perfect to dip with a tortilla chip!
Salsa de cacahuate uses peanuts to add texture and richness. The nuttiness of the peanuts tempers the spiciness of the chilies, making for a balanced and unique sauce.
You can also make a salsa by using fresh pineapple. The zing of the lime and heat of the jalapeño are the ideal pairing for this sweet fruit.
Some salsas contain dried chilies, and in this case the dried chili is the star of the show. Guajillo chilies are known for their moderate heat, which brings a smoky flavor to the salsa.
This might sound like an unlikely match, but who cares? When you taste this strawberry jalapeño salsa, you'll never want anything else!
A molcajete is a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic rock. An integral part of this sauce, the texture of the rock helps to grind down the ingredients. Salsa molcajete has a distinctively smoky flavor from the roasted ingredients.
One of the less common types of salsa is habanero amarilla salsa, which is made from super-hot yellow habanero peppers. Be careful with this one if you're not used to spice.
When it comes to grilling fruit, pineapple is the undisputed king. Throw it together in a salsa for the ultimate combo.
Salsa macha starts with dried chilies, ground nuts and seeds, and oil. Some recipes also add other ingredients, like dried cherries or cacao nibs.
Another salsa made with dried chilies, this one has a mild level of heat and earthy sweetness to it that reminds you of dried fruit and chocolate.
This fun and sweet salsa is simply a must. Serve it with chips or on top of grilled chicken, salmon, or tacos.
Made with fresh jalapeños, garlic, avocado oil, and lime juice, this salsa is great if you want to swap your usual tomato-based salsas.
Don't forget to add some jalapeños to turn up the heat on all this sweetness.
Common in southeast Mexico, chiltomate salsa is made from dry roasted tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic.
With tangy lime and sweet basil, this grilled corn salsa is out of this world. Simply delicious!
Who says salsa can't be dessert? This fruit salsa is like a finely chopped fruit salad, perfect for a Mexican-themed night.
That's right! For all the fruit lovers, you can't miss this summery blueberry salsa.
Sources: (Tasting Table) (Delish)
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Possibly the best snack ever, who doesn't love chips and salsa? Yes, you can opt for store-bought, but these homemade recipes will spice up any party or night on the couch. When it comes to this Mexican staple, there is something for everyone! Whether you like your salsa simple, fiery, mild, or fruity, the options are endless.
Click on for the ultimate salsas that you just have to try.