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    Home » Recipes » 12 Mexican Salsa Recipes

    12 Mexican Salsa Recipes

    Last Updated June 4, 2019. Originally Posted September 25, 2018 By Maggie Unzueta

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Here are several Mexican Salsa Recipes to get your creative cooking juices going. Delicious and tasty as an appetizer or use as the base of a meal. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Here are several Mexican Salsa Recipes to get your creative cooking juices going. Delicious and tasty as an appetizer or use as the base of a meal. Your family and friends will love you for it.


    Here are several Mexican Salsa Recipes to get your creative cooking juices going. Delicious and tasty as an appetizer or use as the basis of a meal. By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    To truly master the art of making authentic Mexican food, you must know how to make Mexican salsa.

    We are talking from scratch. None of that jarred stuff.

    One salsa can make several dishes. No dance lessons involved. 😉 Feel the beat. Get the heat.

    They can be as hot or as mild as you want.

    Roasted Tomato Salsa in a volcanic rock molcajete surrounded by jalapenos, chips, and a decorative Mexican cloth.

    Tomato Molcajete Salsa
    Before blenders, there were molcajetes (or Mexican mortar and pestles).

    No electricity required. They were not solar-powered. They were human-powered.

    Tomato Molcajete Salsa makes a delicious and packed with flavor topping on all your favorite Mexican dishes.

    Another idea: cook with it! Add a couple of tablespoons of salsa to a foil package with fish. Bake and yum!

    Get the Recipe

    Bowl of Chile de Arbol Salsa surrounded by chips and topped with a single dried chile

    Chile de Arbol Salsa
    This spicy Chile de Arbol Salsa is the perfect addition to taquitos, tacos, and more.

    Add just a bit of this salsa to your food. Who knew such a tiny chile could be so powerful!

    It has got a flavorful kick that I know you will love. Get the Recipe

    Salsa Borracha (or Drunk Salsa) in a bowl with cilantro

    Salsa Borracha
    Want a Mexican salsa that will blow your mind? Salsa Borracha (or Drunk Salsa) is it!

    Try it with carne asada tacos or grilled meats.

    This Mexican recipe is made with beer, but no worries. The alcohol burns off, leaving a rich and deep flavor. Get the Recipe

    Chipotle Salsa is a versatile and delicious way to spice up your food. Perfect with chips or as a base for your easy Mexican recipes. Via @MamaMaggiesKitchen

    Chipotle Salsa
    If you like a good and hot Mexican salsa, you’re going to love Chipotle Salsa.

    It is yummy and flavorful as an appetizer, or you can use it as the star ingredient.

    Here’s an idea: Sear chicken and let it finish cooking in the salsa. Yum! Get the Recipe

    This Hatch Chile Salsa Verde is perfect for dipping or on tacos. Tangy and with just the right spicy kick that’ll make you reach for the next tortilla chip. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Hatch Chile Salsa Verde
    Hatch a batch of this salsa! You can’t go wrong with Roasted Hatch Chile Salsa Verde.

    It goes great on tacos or serve as an appetizer on game day. Mild and slightly tangy. Yes please! Hatch Chile Salsa Verde

    Avocado Mango Salsa is a yummy appetizer or the perfect topping for your next chicken or fish dinner. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Avocado Mango Salsa
    Don’t like it hot but you still want a mild kick? Check out this tropical treat – Avocado Mango Salsa.

    Sweet and mildly spicy. Eat it with chips or use it as a topping on your grilled chicken or baked fish.

    It is absolutely delicious! Get the Recipe

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is incredibly easy to make. Delicious and savory. Perfect with chips or as a topping for tacos. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    Here is an easy Mexican salsa to make at home. Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde only takes a few ingredients.

    Everything goes under the broiler, blend, and you get a robust and tasty appetizer that’s full of amazing flavors. Get the Recipe

    Roasted Tomato Salsa is a spicy and delicious topping for any of your Mexican food favorites. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Roasted Tomato Salsa
    I love easy recipes! Roasted Tomato Salsa is easy Mexican food at its best.

    Make this recipe, and you will never again think Mexican food is hard. I even go so far as to make two batches – eat one and freeze the other for another time. Get the Recipe

    Hand holding a black bowl of Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa

    Avocado Salsa
    Don’t confuse this with guacamole. Salsa de Aguacate, or Avocado Salsa, is a spicy topping made with cooked tomatillos and ripe avocados.

    Rich and creamy, and totally dreamy. Goes great on classic ground beef taquitos and grilled meats.

    It is insanely good! Get the Recipe

    Mexican Red Salsa | In Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Mexican Red Salsa
    You know at Mexican restaurants how they serve you chips and salsa? Chances are they are serving you this!

    It does not come any more authentic than this basic Mexican Red Salsa. Better red than dead. lol!

    For this recipe, I put it in a blender. That is why it is smooth. If you like it chunkier, use the pulse feature on the blender, or even better, use a molcajete (mortar and pestle).

    By itself with a bag of chips or on top of tacos, this salsa recipe is a keeper. Get the Recipe

    Salsa de Piña, or Pineapple Salsa - In Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Pineapple Salsa
    Get this Mexican salsa on the table in minutes!

    Use a can of store-bought pineapple chunks to make Salsa de Piña, or Pineapple Salsa. Mildly and sweet, a fruity treat.

    An easy, peasy and delicious salsa just about anyone can make at home. Goes great on top of baked fish or grilled chicken. Hope you enjoy! Get the Recipe

    It’s not a party unless there’s a bowl of Creamy Guacamole and bag of chips on the table. Always a crowd pleaser, always yummy. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Creamy Guacamole
    Rock the Guac at your next fiesta. Creamy Guacamole and chips is a must at any party. Don’t you agree?

    Be sure to make plenty of it too. It is usually gone minutes after it hits the table… or is that just at my house?

    And this is why we all need friends with avocado trees. LOL! Get the Recipe

    How do I stop eating chips and salsa? Do they run out? Or do I die or what? - By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    How long does salsa last?

    In an airtight container, unopened, and continuously refrigerated, these types of salsas can last two weeks or more.

    If the container has been opened, refrigerated, and covered, these store-bought salsas can last up to two weeks.

    For homemade salsa, covered, and refrigerated, this type of salsa can last between 4-6 days.

    Store-bought salsa jars have different preservatives. They might last longer than the homemade kind. Check the expiration date before consuming.


    How to Freeze Salsa:

    Yes, you can freeze homemade salsa! However, the type of container used to freeze salsa is important.

    Make sure to use freezer bags and try to remove any excess air. I do NOT recommend using a tupperware plastic container because of the extra air.

    I also recommend freezing the salsas in small packages as opposed to one large package.

    You can freeze homemade salsa, this type of salsa will last 3-4 months in the freezer.

    Hope you enjoyed this list of Mexican Salsas. Give one or all of them a try with chips or on top of some yummy tacos.

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.




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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Shannon Gurnee

      January 4, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      I love salsa, but I like the less spicy salsa recipes. I would love to try some of these. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Suzanne

      January 5, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Ok, now I want Mexican food for dinner. LOL. But in all seriousness, this looks like a delicious set of salsa recipes! YUM. xo, Suzanne

      Reply
    3. Karen Monica

      January 6, 2019 at 7:32 am

      Oh wow. I need to try all these salsa recipes. A salsa party perhaps… Lol

      Reply
    4. Julie

      February 8, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Yummo. Can’t wait to try these out!!!
      Love Mexican food I’ve brought do many different corn chips not really found ones like you get in a Mexican restaurant?
      What ones do you use

      Reply
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