10 Homemade Salsa Recipes to Spice Up Suppertime

Cast-Iron Salsa

Turn your skillet into a Mexican comal, aka griddle, by slowly charring onions, garlic, and peppers. We like to use this traditional dry char technique because it coaxes sweet, earthy flavors from the vegetables and gives them just a hint of smokiness. For the reddest salsa, use red jalapeño peppers.

Fresh Plum Salsa

Plums, jalapeño, basil, red onion, and a splash of lime juice come together to create a quick and fruity salsa that you and your family will love. Serve with our Pan-Grilled Chicken for a quick weeknight meal.

Homemade Salsa For Canning

If your own garden (or your farmers' market run) blessed you with "too many" tomatoes, this is the perfect recipe to ensure you can enjoy those beauties for months on end. Cumin and cayenne layered with cilantro and just the right ratio of vinegar and sugar helps this salsa hit the trifecta of tangy, spicy, and smoky. This salsa can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Pineapple-Pepper Salsa

It's the colorful salsa topping that sets this easy salmon supper apart from the others. Combine pineapple, bell pepper, onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice for a fruity, tropical take.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Summertime is salsa time, but while this recipe calls for fresh corn kernels, you can also make it with frozen corn any time of year.  If you want a touch of sweetness in your salsa, feel free to add in some chopped mango or pineapple. This salsa would be equally good on chips or a Southwest salad.

Italian-Style Salsa Verde

This Italianate recipe features jalapeño and banana peppers, parsley, chives, oregano, and garlic. We paired this vibrant condiment with our Pork Tenderloin Sliders, but it would be delicious spooned over steak or in an egg scramble at brunch.

Peach Salsa

Why not pair two of our favorite summer fruits in this peach-and-tomato medley. Before serving, be sure to let this salsa sit to absorb the spices. Serve cold with piping-hot fresh tortilla chips, or use as a topping for your favorite tacos or fish dish.

Cucumber Salsa

Why should tomatoes get all the love? You'll be enamored with this refreshing dip featuring cucumber, apple, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. A squeeze of lime brings this excellent taco-topper together.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

We serve this fresh salsa over our Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos, but you'll enjoy it paired with any chip or Tex-Mex dish. The recipe is so simple, too: stir together tomato, red onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt in a bowl. Chill for at least two hours.

Smoked Tomato Salsa

Recipe: Smoked Tomato Salsa

If you're planning a meal with the smoker, blow your guests away with our Smoked Tomato Salsa. This simple salsa has an incredible depth of flavor that can be achieved only by smoking tomatoes and jalapenos. Pour a pitcher of margaritas and pair it with a homemade guacamole.