17 Salsa Recipes That’ll Have You Ditching the Jar for Good
Store-bought salsa might be convenient, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the bold, fresh flavors of homemade. These 18 salsa recipes are bursting with zesty ingredients, from classic tomato and jalapeño combos to fruity twists and smoky surprises. Whether you like it chunky, smooth, mild, or fiery, there’s something here to satisfy every chip-dipper’s dream. Trust us—once you try these, that jar in your pantry won’t stand a chance.
Salsa Ranch Dressing
Salsa Ranch Dressing combines the best of both worlds by blending the zesty flavors of salsa with the creamy goodness of ranch. The result is a dressing that tantalizes your tastebuds with every bite.
Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Strawberry Avocado Salsa is a deliciously bright, summery salsa that’s the perfect blend of creamy avocado, sweet strawberries, and spicy jalapenos. It takes just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this healthy dip for your next party, picnic, or barbecue.
Peach Salsa Recipe
Want to host a fiesta for your tastebuds? Peach salsa is a tantalizing and unexpected combo of sweet & spicy that will have you saying “ole!”
Pineapple Salsa Recipe
This recipe is the perfect summer recipe. Enjoy it with tortilla chips on the beach, use it to top grilled salmon, or in a burrito bowl. This recipe is quick, light, and fresh!
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
This layered Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is super simple to put together and is perfect for snacking or bringing to a party. A little bit savory, a little bit sweet and a whole lot of delicious!
Mango Pico de Gallo
This Pico de Gallo variation is so easy to throw together. Simply add juicy mangos, onion, peppers, and cilantro together for a delicious Mango Pico de Gallo. You can enjoy this delicious salsa with tortilla chips, serve it with grilled salmon, or even add it to tacos.
Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
This recipe for Homemade Pico de Gallo will take you only a few moments to make at home! Soon enough, you will have a refreshing, healthy, and easy snack on your table, just ready for tacos, nachos, or anything else you could desire!
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
This easy Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips is the perfect appetizer or healthy dessert to liven up any party or summer cookout! Kids and adults alike go crazy for this deliciously sweet fruit dip that takes the meaning of chips and salsa in a totally new direction!
Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese
Fresh Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese and crackers is a spicy and sweet, quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for entertaining during the holidays!
Easy “Dump” Salsa (Blender Salsa)
Simple to make, “Dump Salsa” – a.k.a. Blender Salsa uses both pantry ingredients and fresh produce. Dump it in your blender and you have restaurant quality salsa in minutes!
Cucumber Salsa
This cucumber salsa is crisp, fresh and a delicious alternative to regular salsa.
Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa
Tart, sweet, spicy, zesty, fresh. This Cranberry Jalapeño Salsa is all of the things. Whip it up in just 5 minutes and you’ve got a unique holiday appetizer that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Peach Jalapeno Salsa
This Peach Jalapeno Salsa is extremely flavorful with not only ripe peaches and spicy jalapeños, but also some crunchy apples, bell peppers, and red onion, along with creamy avocado and zesty lime to finish it out. Serve as an appetizer or a condiment. Whatever you choose, it’ll be delicious.
Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa is garden fresh, full of delicious ripe tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro. This salsa recipe is perfect for dunking a tortilla chip into or for use in recipes. Learn how to make salsa and be stunned at how easy it is!
5-Minute Pomegranate Salsa
This delicious Pomegranate Salsa looks like Christmas in a bowl, with festive holiday colors! It’s a unique but super-simple Christmas appetizer that wins raves every single time – everybody asks for this recipe! Bonus for the busy holiday season: you can make it ahead of time, too!
Spicy Cranberry Salsa
This make-ahead Spicy Cranberry Salsa with jalapenos brings fresh, holiday flavors to your holiday spread. It’s an excellent appetizer or food topper!
Fresh Persimmon Salsa
Enjoy the fresh flavor of Persimmon Salsa Fresca as a quick appetizer or snack, served with tortilla chips or as a side dish served with any grilled meats, fish or tofu.
