69 salsa sauce recipes

Classic Italian bechamel sauce (Salsa di Balsamella) made with butter, flour, and warm milk, seasoned with nutmeg and cayenne. A smooth, creamy base for lasagna, pasta bakes, and gratins.

Polpo con salsa, Italian octopus braised in tomato sauce with garlic, dry sherry, and optional ink for deep, rich flavor. Tender after one hour of gentle simmering.

A succulent and scrumptious dish that can be served over noodles or rice.

Smoky chipotle tomatillo salsa with charred tomatillos, pureed chipotles in adobo, red onion and cilantro. Tart, smoky and vegan, with a deep building heat that's a world above any jar.

Trust me; take the time to make fresh salsa. The jarred salsas can't even come close to the flavor of fresh salsa.

Vibrant fresh salsa bursting with ripe tomatoes, cilantro, lime, and jalapeño heat, ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking required.

Fresh mango salsa with jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. A bright, fruity no-cook salsa ready in 10 minutes. Serve over soup with sour cream, or with chips and grilled fish.

Mango habanero hot sauce with eight ripe mangos, champagne vinegar, and carrots simmered into a smooth, fruity heat. Works with orange or green habaneros.

Salsa verde with boiled tomatillos and serrano chile pureed smooth, then mixed with raw onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil. Bright, tangy, and quick to make.

Fresh citrus and pineapple salsa with orange, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, and lime zest. A bright, no-cook fruit salsa for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Roasted habanero salsa with 10 grilled habaneros, oven-roasted Roma tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro. Extremely hot, keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Fresh papaya salsa with red chili, mint, lime juice, and red bell pepper. A tropical, no-cook salsa with sweet heat. Pairs with grilled fish, tacos, and chips.

Fresh cranberry salsa with jalapenos, mint, lime juice, and ginger. A tart, spicy no-cook condiment that needs 24 hours to chill and keeps for up to 4 days.

Mild blender salsa with tomatoes, banana peppers, cilantro, onion, and garlic. No heat, no cooking, no fuss. Just blend and serve.

Plum tomato salsa with sherry vinegar, shallot, serrano, thyme, and cilantro. A bright Mediterranean-leaning fresh salsa for spooning over grilled fish and chicken.

This extravagant salsa is the perfect conversation starter at dinner parties. Can be served with tortilla chips and on burgers.