16 Mouthwatering Summer Salsa Recipes
INSIDE : Fun to make and so delicious to eat! Be sure to check out these 16 Mouthwatering Summer Salsa Recipes. They are perfect for your next summer get together, a backyard bash or great to bring over to a party.
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This post has been updated since it’s original June 2018 date.
Chips and salsa (also guac, if we are being picky) are without question part of my happy place. They are the life blood of many afternoon and happy hour snacks!
Salsa is a perfect mix of fresh ingredients, sometimes with a little spicy or a delicious flavor twisted in. I love how the variations to your salsa recipe can literally be endless. To inspire you just a little bit more, today I am sharing 16 of my favoriteSummer Salsa Recipes and I could not be more excited about it.
Each summer I take on a food related topic and try once a week to make a variation of it. Last year I did a bunch of different types of lemonades (watermelon and frozen lime freeze were my favorites). I can’t wait to start making some of these amazing salsa recipes this summer!!
How to make the best homemade blender salsa
Blender salsa is exactly what it sounds like. For most home chefs, creating salsa requires a handful of fresh ingredients and a blender or maybe a food processor. The ease at which you can add your favorite items and create a salsa is so ideal for a quick and easy snack!
Salsa recipes can really vary from one to another. I love using a mini food processor like this Cuisinart DLC 4 cup processor for making quick and simple salsa recipes without having to lug out tons of kitchen gadgets.
What are different types of salsas to make?
There are so many fun variations of salsa recipes out there. No longer do you just have to use classic red tomatoes. Here are a handful of other types you could try out…
- Fruity Salsas: Mango, pineapple, peach, strawberry, watermelon, or even kiwi. These are perfect for summer and can be paired with grilled fish, chicken, or even cinnamon chips.
- Spicy Salsas: Jalapeño, habanero, serrano, or even a roasted pepper salsa for depth of flavor.
- Unique Combos: Think corn and black bean, avocado, or even a “street corn” inspired salsa.
- Grilled Salsas: Salsas with charred or roasted vegetables bring a wonderful smoky flavor.
16 Mouthwatering Summer Salsa Recipes
Fun to make, delicious to eat – be sure to check out these 16 Mouthwatering Fresh Salsa Recipes! Perfect for a summer treat or great to bring over to a party.
Restaurant-Style Salsa
Serve with warm tortilla chips and watch everyone smile.
Mango Salsa Recipe
Fresh mango and strawberries mix with avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapeño in this easy to make, zesty mango salsa that’s sweetened with lime and honey.
Authentic Salsa Verde Recipe
Getting good at whipping up this Green Sauce opens up loads of possibilities in the kitchen. Use it generously on eggs, enchiladas, carnitas and burritos.
Smoky Roasted Salsa
This authentic smoky salsa is wonderful on its own dunked with chips, used as a sauce for enchiladas or poured over meats or chicken cooked in the slow cooker.
Sweet roasted cherry tomato salsa
A sweet, smoky roasted cherry tomato salsa recipe.
Fresh Homemade Salsa
Combine all these fresh ingredients to make a delicious Homemade Blander Salsa!
Creamy Guacamole Salsa
A creamy guacamole salsa that’s a mashup of guacamole and salsa verde. This is the famous Mama Ninfa’s green sauce recipe tweaked to give it more of a flavor punch!
Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Fire up the grill! Sweet and smoky with a hint of spice, this grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipe is a delicious summer snack with chips, or served with tacos, grilled meats, and seafood.
Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry Salsa is sweet, simple to make, and so delicious!
Tomatillo Salsa
Full of tomatillo flavor, perfect addition to any plate of nachos.
Rainbow Salsa
This rainbow salsa is overflowing with fresh and healthy and colorful ingredients that combine to make the tastiest dip!
Dill Pickle Salsa | The Sassy Barn
Pickles are having a moment and I am here for it! We tried this pickle salsa not exactly sure what to expect and honestly it was fresh and perfectly dill flavored. Yum.
Skip the Guac and Make Creamy Salsa Verde with Your Avocados
Creamy salsa verde made with avocado is my favorite thing ever. This is a wonderful dip for chips but also is so delicious used in tacos or burritos!
Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon is the perfect addition to any summer meal, so turning it into a salsa is the best idea ever. Fresh and full of flavor.
What to pair with salsa?
The classic chip and salsa is always a favorite combination, but there are so many other delicious things you can use salsa for.
Red tomato based salsas go wonderfully with grilled meats like chicken, fish and pork. I love a more tart green salsa with tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Salsa is also a must any time I eat scrambled or over easy eggs. And using salsa is a fun option when marinating your dinner as well.
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