10 Tasty Salsa Recipes for Snacking and Sharing!

These scrumptious salsa recipes are perfect for snacking and sharing. Many can be made in advance and enjoyed all week long! We love adding them to tacos, salads, nachos, tostadas, burritos, quesadillas, soups, chili and more!

Collage of Salsa Recipes

Salsa is basically it’s own food group around here.

It’s pretty rare for us not to have at least one or two types of homemade salsa just chilling in the fridge ready to go for taco night toppings and mid-day snacking.

A traditional tomato-based salsa is always a must, of course, but we also have a pretty tasty array of fruit salsas, bean and veggie salsas, and even corn salsas that are equally faceplant-worthy.

Salsa is the ULTIMATE condiment in my opinion. There are so many varieties and flavor profiles that you can find one to amplify just about any dish!

Making salsa from scratch allows you to control the level of spice (from mild to extra spicy and everything in between!) and ingredients, allowing you to highlight all your favorite flavors without additives or preservatives. 

You can make them smooth and velvety like your favorite restaurant salsa or keep it chunky for amazing texture and versatility. There’s a little bit of everything in this round-up! They’re great for scooping and scarfing with crispy tortilla chips and also amazing over tacos, tamales, tostadas, and even salads too!

10 Tasty Salsa Recipes

From tasty tomatillo salsa verde to fruity strawberry peach salsa, there are a million and one ways to get your salsa fix. Check out a few of our favorites below!

Black Bean Salsa with Chips
Black Bean Salsa
5 from 51 votes
This Black Bean Salsa is perfect as a dip, taco topper, party appetizer, and even as a taco salad mix-in too! We love the simple ingredients and big flavor.
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★★★★★ “Just made this for my meal prep for the week! I need something easy and tasty to take to work with me! ” – Leslie

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
4.99 from 68 votes
This quick and easy Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa is fresh, flavorful, and super simple to make!
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★★★★★ “I’ve made this 2x now and it’s been an absolute hit! I’m being bombarded with cherry tomatoes in my garden this year, so finding this recipe was a Godsend! Making and canning 3 jars right now! Thanks for the great recipe!” – Loretta

Salsa Verde - Green Salsa
Easy Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)
5 from 6 votes
A total must for your next taco night, this gorgeous green Salsa Verde is a delicious tomatillo dip that tastes amazing with chips, tacos, and more!
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★★★★★ “We normally buy salsa verde in the jar but have been wanting to try a homemade version for our smoked brisket tacos and this was a huge hit. So much more delicious than any jarred salsa that we’ve tried.” – Missy

Easy Homemade Restaurant-Style Salsa
Restaurant-Style Easy Salsa
5 from 71 votes
This wicked easy salsa is quick, easy, and beyond delicious! You'll never again rush to a restaurant or resort to a jar to get your fix now that you have this tasty recipe in your arsenal!
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★★★★★ “I have been experimenting with different Salsa recipes.
I am done. Yours is the bomb. Thanks for the great recipe.My Hubby said this is the one.” – Terry

Pico de Gallo Fresh Salsa Recipe
Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca) Recipe
5 from 5 votes
This fresh and tasty Pico de Gallo is my go-to topping for tacos, salads, nachos, tostadas, chili, tortilla chips, and more!
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I make this quick and easy pico once a week during the Summer months and never tire of it! It’s so fresh and flavorful and can easily be made as mild or as spicy as you’d like!

avocado salsa with tomatoes, corn, red onions, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and lime.
Avocado Salsa
5 from 1 vote
This awesome Avocado Salsa is fresh, flavorful, and fast! It makes the perfect appetizer and doubles as a seriously tasty side dish too!
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This avocado studded salsa reminds me of a deconstructed guacamole and I’m LOVING it! The fresh lime juice keeps the avocado nice and green so it an even be made a day in advance. Woot!

Spicy Salsa Verde
Spicy Salsa Verde
5 from 13 votes
Give your taste buds a kick with this deliciously spicy salsa verde! 
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Avocado Salsa Verde
Avocado Salsa Verde Dip
5 from 13 votes
This Avocado Salsa Verde can be made in your blender in just 10 minutes! Ditch the jar and make this easy peasy tomatillo guacamole dip at home.
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Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
5 from 4 votes
This Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo is bursting with fiesta flavor and ready in 10 minutes!
Raid your garden, hit up your local Farmer’s Market, or simply stop by your nearest grocery store to snag some ultra-ripe tomatoes because this super simple salsa takes only minutes to make and is SO delicious!
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cowboy caviar
Cowboy Caviar
5 from 2 votes
This totally crave worthy Cowboy Caviar salsa is fast, flavorful, and super easy to throw together as an appetizer for parties and potlucks!
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If you get a chance to try any of these tasty salsa recipes, let me know!

Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!

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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Jenn Laughlin has been creating and sharing recipes for over 15 years. After graduating with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC, she created Peas and Crayons in 2009. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!

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  1. will be making all soon i never had salsa before what do you serve with salsa so i can make and eat perfect for my snacks will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya