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Salsa verde
- Salsa verde is a green, tomatillo-based salsa. Mixed with green chilies, cilantro, onion, and garlic, it's super tangy and perfect for dipping.
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Salsa taquera
- 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.
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Salsa roja
- 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.
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Pico de gallo
- Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca, is a fresh, chunky, chopped salsa made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime.
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Black bean salsa
- 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.
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Salsa ranchera
- Salsa ranchera is a cooked red salsa, which is made with seeded chilies and tomatoes for a better texture.
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Salsa de aguacate
- It might look like guacamole, but salsa de aguacate is similar to salsa verde, but with avocado blended in.
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Mango salsa
- Got any overripe mangos lying around? Make this simple and delicious salsa if you want to salvage them.
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Charred corn salsa
- Simple and fresh, this charred corn salsa is perfect for all your summer cookouts.
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Peach salsa
- Another amazing type of fruit salsa, the sweetness of the ripe fruit is perfect with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
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Avocado salsa
- A cross between pico de gallo and chunky guacamole, this salsa has avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and zesty cilantro lime dressing.
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Salsa criolla
- 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.
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Cucumber and mango salsa
- Perfect for summer, this cucumber and mango salsa is both sweet and cooling. Perfect to dip with a tortilla chip!
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Salsa de cacahuate
- 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.
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Pineapple salsa
- 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.
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Salsa guajillo chile
- 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.
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Strawberry and jalapeño salsa
- This might sound like an unlikely match, but who cares? When you taste this strawberry jalapeño salsa, you'll never want anything else!
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Salsa molcajete roja
- 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.
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Habanero amarilla salsa
- 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.
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Grilled pineapple salsa
- When it comes to grilling fruit, pineapple is the undisputed king. Throw it together in a salsa for the ultimate combo.
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Salsa macha
- Salsa macha starts with dried chilies, ground nuts and seeds, and oil. Some recipes also add other ingredients, like dried cherries or cacao nibs.
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Salsa de chile pasilla
- 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.
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Watermelon salsa
- This fun and sweet salsa is simply a must. Serve it with chips or on top of grilled chicken, salmon, or tacos.
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Jalapeño salsa
- Made with fresh jalapeños, garlic, avocado oil, and lime juice, this salsa is great if you want to swap your usual tomato-based salsas.
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Strawberry and mango salsa
- Don't forget to add some jalapeños to turn up the heat on all this sweetness.
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Chiltomate salsa
- Common in southeast Mexico, chiltomate salsa is made from dry roasted tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic.
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Grilled corn salsa
- With tangy lime and sweet basil, this grilled corn salsa is out of this world. Simply delicious!
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Fruit salsa
- Who says salsa can't be dessert? This fruit salsa is like a finely chopped fruit salad, perfect for a Mexican-themed night.
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Blueberry salsa
- That's right! For all the fruit lovers, you can't miss this summery blueberry salsa. Sources: (Tasting Table) (Delish) See also: The world’s spiciest cuisines
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Salsa verde
- Salsa verde is a green, tomatillo-based salsa. Mixed with green chilies, cilantro, onion, and garlic, it's super tangy and perfect for dipping.
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Salsa taquera
- 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.
© Shutterstock
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Salsa roja
- 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.
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Pico de gallo
- Pico de gallo, also known as salsa fresca, is a fresh, chunky, chopped salsa made with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime.
© Shutterstock
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Black bean salsa
- 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.
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Salsa ranchera
- Salsa ranchera is a cooked red salsa, which is made with seeded chilies and tomatoes for a better texture.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Salsa de aguacate
- It might look like guacamole, but salsa de aguacate is similar to salsa verde, but with avocado blended in.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Mango salsa
- Got any overripe mangos lying around? Make this simple and delicious salsa if you want to salvage them.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Charred corn salsa
- Simple and fresh, this charred corn salsa is perfect for all your summer cookouts.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Peach salsa
- Another amazing type of fruit salsa, the sweetness of the ripe fruit is perfect with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Avocado salsa
- A cross between pico de gallo and chunky guacamole, this salsa has avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and zesty cilantro lime dressing.
© Shutterstock
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Salsa criolla
- 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.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Cucumber and mango salsa
- Perfect for summer, this cucumber and mango salsa is both sweet and cooling. Perfect to dip with a tortilla chip!
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Salsa de cacahuate
- 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.
© Shutterstock
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Pineapple salsa
- 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.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Salsa guajillo chile
- 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.
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Strawberry and jalapeño salsa
- This might sound like an unlikely match, but who cares? When you taste this strawberry jalapeño salsa, you'll never want anything else!
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Salsa molcajete roja
- 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.
© Shutterstock
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Habanero amarilla salsa
- 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.
© Shutterstock
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Grilled pineapple salsa
- When it comes to grilling fruit, pineapple is the undisputed king. Throw it together in a salsa for the ultimate combo.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Salsa macha
- Salsa macha starts with dried chilies, ground nuts and seeds, and oil. Some recipes also add other ingredients, like dried cherries or cacao nibs.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Salsa de chile pasilla
- 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.
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22 / 30 Fotos
Watermelon salsa
- This fun and sweet salsa is simply a must. Serve it with chips or on top of grilled chicken, salmon, or tacos.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Jalapeño salsa
- Made with fresh jalapeños, garlic, avocado oil, and lime juice, this salsa is great if you want to swap your usual tomato-based salsas.
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24 / 30 Fotos
Strawberry and mango salsa
- Don't forget to add some jalapeños to turn up the heat on all this sweetness.
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25 / 30 Fotos
Chiltomate salsa
- Common in southeast Mexico, chiltomate salsa is made from dry roasted tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Grilled corn salsa
- With tangy lime and sweet basil, this grilled corn salsa is out of this world. Simply delicious!
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Fruit salsa
- Who says salsa can't be dessert? This fruit salsa is like a finely chopped fruit salad, perfect for a Mexican-themed night.
© Shutterstock
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Blueberry salsa
- That's right! For all the fruit lovers, you can't miss this summery blueberry salsa. Sources: (Tasting Table) (Delish) See also: The world’s spiciest cuisines
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From simple to spicy: tempting salsas from around the world
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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.
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