From smoky, to spicy to sweet mango, there is a salsa out there for everyone. But why limit yourself to plain ol’ chips & dip? Try one of these tasty uses for salsa to take your meals up a notch and treat your tastebuds to a salsa dance!
- Salad Dressing. Clearly taco salad comes to mind here, but don’t underestimate the power of a mild pico de gallo or a sweet salsa to jazz up any salad, even one that is not fiesta-themed.
- Topping for Fish, Chicken or Beef. This mango salsa is out go-to on top of mild grilled or roasted fish like Mahi Mahi. Chipotle salsa and salsa verde varieties are also excellent on top of cooked chicken breast or flank steak.
- Charcuterie Board. A creamy cheese like brie or goat topped with a smoky or sweet salsa and some apples or crackers and tapas are served.
- Make a Better Burger. This southwestern combo is amazing.
- Change Up Your Pasta Sauce. Swap out your traditional pasta sauce for a basic tomato salsa or go half and half for a spicy kick to your original.
- Try a Southwestern Style Shakshuka. Simply replace tomato sauce with your favorite salsa and suddenly your Mediterranean brunch just went south of the border.
- Use as a Marinade. Salsa verde is our absolute favorite for this. Just use salsa verde instead of broth when simmering chicken and you will have the most moist and flavorful shredded chicken ever.
- Alt Canned Tomatoes. Pretty much anytime you see canned tomatoes in a recipe you can spice it up by replacing with salsa or pico de gallo. Use this technique with boring casseroles to rejuvenate them!
- Spice Up Your Hummus. Stir some pice de gallo into this black bean hummus and serve with raw or roasted mini bell peppers for the ultimate snack.
- Dare We Say Bloody Marys?
