Salsa is one of the most famous dips worldwide, but is native to Mexico. It comprises different sauces and ingredients and is often used in tacos and as a dip for nachos, tortilla chips, etc. Salsas can be made either raw or cooked and in different variations.
Over the years, there have been many variations made to the traditional tomato salsa and today we have mango salsa, pomegranate salsa, cucumber salsa and more.
So, calling all you salsa lovers, check out my tried and tested easy recipes to make all-new salsa variations below!
6 Easy and Delicious Salsa Recipes
1. Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango (chopped)
- ½ sweet red pepper (chopped)
- ¼ cup onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (finely chopped)
- 1/8 cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- ½ a lime (juiced)
- salt to taste
Method:
Combine 1 raw or ripe mango (chopped into pieces without the skin), ½ a sweet red pepper (chopped), ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped), 1 habanero pepper (chopped), 1/8 cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped) and the juice of ½ a lime, in a bowl. Give it a mix and its ready to consume.
2. Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (finely chopped)
- Pepper and salt to taste
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- Oregano to taste
- A pinch of cumin powder
- Juice of half a lime
Method:
Into a bowl, combine 2 tomatoes (chopped), with ¼ chopped onion, 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper, juice of half a lime, ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves, salt to taste, oregano to taste and a pinch of cumin powder. Give it a mix and its ready to eat.
3. Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pineapple (chopped)
- ½ cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1/8 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 pod of garlic (minced)
- 1/8 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- Juice of half a lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Into a bowl, add in 1 cup chopped pineapple pieces, ½ cup chopped cucumber pieces, 1/8 cup finely chopped onion, 1 pod of garlic (minced), 1/8 cup finely chopped cilantro, juice of half a lime and salt to taste. Give it a mix and enjoy.
Note: You can also add in 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper, but it’s optional.
4. Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 tomato (chopped)
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 2 ripe avocados (chopped)
- 1/5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese ( optional)
Method:
Into a bowl, combine 3 chopped tomatoes, ½ cup chopped onion, 2 chopped avocados, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice, salt to taste, 1 clove of garlic (minced), pepper to taste, red wine vinegar and ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves. Give it a mix and enjoy.
5. Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 1 medium sized tomato (chopped into small pieces)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1.5 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- A dash of cumin powder
Method:
Chop up 1 cucumber, 1 avocado and 1 medium sized tomato into small pieces and set aside. Into a bowl, add in ¼ cup sour cream, 1.5 tsp lemon juice, salt to taste and a sprinkle of cumin powder.
Give it a mix and add in the avocado, tomato and cucumber, along with ¼ cup of finely chopped onion, 3 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro and 1 clove of minced garlic. Mix and enjoy!
6. Pomegranate Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- salt
Method:
Combine 1 chopped up pear (or apple) with ½ cup pomegranate seeds, ¼ cup chopped onion, ¼ cup fresh and ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and the juice of ¼ of a fresh lemon in a bowl. Give it a mix and its ready to consume.