98 fresh salsa recipes

Cooked green chili salsa with simmered onion, garlic, green chilies, and fresh tomatoes blended smooth. A quick, mild Mexican-style salsa verde that works as a dip, sauce, or enchilada topping.

Mexican salsa dip stirs together fresh tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, scallions, olive oil, and vinegar for a chunky no-cook party salsa with tortilla chips. Best after a brief rest.

Four pepper salsa with red, yellow, and green bell peppers plus green chiles, pulsed in a food processor with plum tomatoes, mustard seeds, and fresh cilantro. A colorful, make-ahead party salsa.

A unique and delicious salsa made with english cucumbers and fresh papaya or mango.

Jalapeño salsa cooked on the stovetop with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro, and a surprising kick of chopped green olives. A bright cooked salsa that goes with chips, tacos, eggs, and grilled meats.

Flour tortillas loaded with spicy chorizo, soft scrambled eggs, bell pepper, and melty colby-Jack cheese, baked golden and served with guacamole and fresh salsa. Weekend breakfast, Texas-style.

A smoky Mexican salsa made with fried dried chili peppers blended with fresh orange juice and garlic. Bright, fruity, and full of heat, this salsa con jugo is unlike anything from a jar.

Creole-spiced grilled swordfish with a fresh citrus salsa of orange, lemon, and lime segments, honey, and cilantro. Served over crispy fried corn tortilla strips.

Grilled marinated pork chops with lime juice, chili powder, and garlic, served with fresh salsa. A simple Southwestern-style pork chop recipe for the grill with a quick marinade and a cool topping.

Stacked New Mexico quesadillas layer flour tortillas with shredded chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until melty and served with red pepper sour cream sauce and fresh salsa.

A four-ingredient fresh salsa built on flame-roasted poblano peppers, ripe tomato, olive oil, and cilantro. Smoky, mild, and ready in under 15 minutes for chips, tacos, or grilled fish.

Hot Mexican blender salsa with canned tomatoes, green chilies, fresh cilantro, garlic, and cayenne. Chunky, spicy, and ready in 5 minutes flat.

Mexican-style venison picadillo simmered with cumin, coriander, cloves, raisins, and red wine vinegar until thick and saucy. Scoop it into warm tortillas with fresh salsa for a lean, spiced taco filling.

Crispy tortilla pizzas topped with fresh tomatillo salsa, chili-rubbed chicken strips, red onion, and melted cheddar. A fun Southwest twist on pizza night.

Smoky grilled chicken thighs served sliced on warm flour tortillas with fresh tomato salsa and avocado relish. A simple, wood-fired Mexican-inspired dinner for 8.

Tropical pineapple-papaya salsa with blanched tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and scallions. A fresh, fruity topping for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.