Best 4 Savory Salsa Recipes

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Salsa is a vibrant and versatile condiment that can add a burst of flavor to any dish. It's a staple in Mexican cuisine, but it's also enjoyed worldwide as a dip, topping, or marinade. This article presents a collection of diverse and delectable salsa recipes, ranging from classic to contemporary, that will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary creations.

For those who love the traditional flavors of Mexican salsa, we have a classic Pico de Gallo recipe that captures the essence of freshness with its combination of chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice. If you prefer a spicier kick, our Salsa Roja recipe delivers a delightful blend of roasted tomatoes, chiles, and spices. For a unique twist, our Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde offers a tangy and refreshing alternative with its roasted tomatillos, green chiles, and cilantro.

If you're looking for a creamy and flavorful salsa, our Salsa Cremosa is a must-try. This creamy avocado-based salsa is perfect for adding a rich and velvety texture to your dishes. For a smoky and flavorful option, our Salsa Ranchera is made with roasted tomatoes, chiles, and a touch of chipotle peppers, resulting in a complex and satisfying flavor profile.

For those who enjoy fruity and sweet salsas, our Mango Salsa is a delightful choice. This vibrant salsa combines sweet mangoes, red onions, cilantro, and a hint of lime juice, creating a refreshing and tropical flavor. Our Pineapple Salsa offers a similar tropical flair with its combination of pineapple, red bell peppers, and jalapeños, delivering a sweet and slightly spicy salsa.

Lastly, for those who love experimenting with unique flavors, our Watermelon Salsa is a refreshing and unexpected twist on the classic salsa. This salsa combines sweet watermelon, cucumber, red onion, and a touch of lime juice, resulting in a light and summery salsa that's perfect for any occasion.

With this diverse collection of salsa recipes, you're sure to find the perfect one to complement your favorite dishes. Whether you're looking for a classic, spicy, creamy, fruity, or unique salsa, these recipes have something for every taste and preference. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey of salsa exploration!

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED SAVORY TACO CHICKEN PIZZA WITH GUACAMOLE AND LIME CHIPOTLE SALSA



Grilled Savory Taco Chicken Pizza with Guacamole and Lime Chipotle Salsa image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

1 (1-pound) chicken breast, boneless, skinless
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing dough
2 to 3 tablespoons Big Daddy's Taco Rub, plus more for seasoning, recipe follows
1 (16-ounce) tube pizza dough, store-bought
Flour, for work surface
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1 cup Guacamole, recipe follows
1 cup Lime Chipotle Salsa, recipe follows
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon freeze-dried onions
1 tablespoon freeze-dried garlic
1 teaspoon freeze-dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh diced small
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon finely diced red onions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Honey, if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Pound out chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and place in a shallow dish. Combine the oil and Taco Rub in a small bowl and sprinkle over the chicken. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Grill chicken on both sides until cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Cut pizza dough into 3 even pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece until it's very thin. Brush the dough with olive oil and lightly dust with Taco Rub. Grill on both sides until crisp and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses.
  • Evenly distribute 1/3 of the mozzarella and Cheddar cheese mixture on each pizza. Then top with 1/3 of the diced chicken. Return pizzas to the grill, cover and cook until cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove from grill. and place on serving plates. Top the pizzas with Guacamole, and Lime Chipotle Salsa, in desired amounts. Dollop sour cream on top and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together and reserve. Can be stored, covered, up to 1 month in a sterilized container.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.;
  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients and set aside. Drizzle in honey, to taste, if salsa is too hot.

SAVORY SALSA OATMEAL



Savory Salsa Oatmeal image

A different twist on oatmeal. Packed with vegetables, cheese, and salsa, this is super healthy and delicious. Even if you're not an oatmeal fan you should give this a try. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you like or add Tabasco® or chiles for some heat.

Provided by Skye

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Oatmeal Recipes

Time 31m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
½ cup rolled oats
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
2 tablespoons cooked black beans
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons salsa
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine water, oats, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until the water is absorbed and oats are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cook onion, red bell pepper, olives, and black beans in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir onion mixture, salsa, and Cheddar cheese into cooked oatmeal.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook egg to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes. Top oatmeal with fried egg. Garnish with diced avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 222 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SAVORY SALSA



Savory Salsa image

Tired of looking for a good (not sweet) homemade salsa similar to what you would buy in the store (for 4-6 dollars a jar)? So was I, but I have been playing with multiple salsa recipes this summer due to the few hundred pounds of tomatoes in the garden. I think this one is the best of the bunch. Everyone who has tried it has liked it and our friends even serve it at their parties at home. This is a cooked not a fresh salsa, medium hot, and can be canned.

Provided by HealthyHeart

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 pints

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 cups chopped tomatoes, skins removed and cored (if you want chunky cut it bigger, not so chunky cut them smaller on each chopped ingredient)
3 cups yellow onions, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups green peppers, coarsely chopped
2 cups jalapeno peppers, chopped (wear gloves!)
12 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-3/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
5 limes, juiced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/8-1/4 cup salt
3 teaspoons ground pepper
8 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and washed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes into boiling water for 1 minute or until skin cracks then immediately place in cold water, peel and core tomatoes and cut into chunks.
  • cut up rest of fresh ingredients.
  • juice limes.
  • drain and rinse black beans (8 cans is a pronounced black bean salsa, if you want less beans adjust accordingly to your liking).
  • Simply put all ingredients into a large pot, 1 1/2 gal or bigger and bring to a slow boil.
  • Slow boil for 10 minutes uncovered.
  • place in pint jars, put on lids and boil in canner for 10 minutes.
  • Makes about 15-16 pints (with 8 cans of black beans).
  • Variations -.
  • If you want it hotter you can use more jalapenos, hotter peppers or add red pepper flakes/crushed red pepper to your taste.
  • Soak 7-8 ears of sweet corn in water for 30 minutes and then roast corn in the husks on the grill until done (20-30 minutes turning frequently), de-husk corn and cut off cob. Add corn to salsa for a black bean - roasted corn salsa or eliminate beans for a roasted corn salsa.
  • No beans and no corn for a very tasty "regular" salsa.
  • Use 2 more limes and no vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.5, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 1375.5, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 11.4, Protein 18.5

SAVORY SALSA



Savory Salsa image

This salsa has a nice, fresh, savory flavor created to suit our tastes.

Provided by Donna Brown

Categories     Salsas

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) (14.5 oz. each) stewed tomatoes
1/2 - 1 can(s) (4 oz.) diced chilies
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes (a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies is fine) 10 oz.
1 - 2 large jalapeno peppers, devined and seeded
1/2 c chopped sweet or green onions with tops
1/2 - 1 bunch finely chopped cilantro ( to your taste)
2 Tbsp minced or chopped garlic (add to your taste)
1/2 - 1 fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tsp kosher salt (or salt to your taste)

Steps:

  • 1. In a blender, blend undrained tomatoes, undrained Rotel, undrained chilies, jalapenos, lime juice and salt until thickend. Add onions and cilantro. Pulse a couple of more times. Pour into a container with tight fitting lid and chill several hours or overnight so flavors can blend well.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your salsa will be.
  • Choose the right type of tomatoes: There are many different types of tomatoes, each with its own unique flavor. For salsa, Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have few seeds.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and makes them sweeter. You can roast them in the oven or on the grill.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, and oregano, add a lot of flavor to salsa. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can also use dried herbs, but they won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't over-process your salsa: Salsa should have a chunky texture. If you over-process it, it will become too smooth and lose its flavor.
  • Taste your salsa as you go: Salsa is a personal preference, so taste it as you go and adjust the ingredients to your liking. You may want to add more salt, lime juice, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Homemade salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on tacos, burritos, nachos, and other Mexican dishes. It is also a great way to use up ripe tomatoes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious salsa that is sure to please everyone at your party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give this savory salsa a try. You won't be disappointed!

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