Is jarred salsa ever as incredible as you expect?
The store-bought stuff will save you time, but it tends to lack oomph.
Thats why homemade salsa recipes are where its at.
Kim Lee viaKim’s Cravings
Think about it: The whole point of salsa is to add bold, zesty flavor to a dish.
Pizzazz, if you will.
Its entire reason forexistingis to be the exclamation point.
Nope, genuine pack-a-punch salsa is best made fresh at home, using a variety of awesome ingredients.
And were not just talking tomatoes.
(Were looking at you, corn, tomatillos, andmango.)
(Pro tip for the heat-wary: Start with half the peppers and add to taste.)
Are you convinced yet?
Of course you are.
Best Homemade Salsa EverfromKims Cravings
Oh, yum.
Fresh tomatoes, loads of onion, garlic, cilantroand all the jalapenosare the stars of this classic salsa.
Add this to your favorite go-toparty appetizers!
And its incredibly easy to make toojust toss everything in the blender.
Killer with chips, but tbh, also amazing straight from the spoon.
And it still only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.
Corn SalsafromMeiko and the Dish
Peak-season corn is perfect all on its own.
Roasted Salsa VerdefromMinimalist Baker
All about that sour tang?
And its not just the flavors that are awesome.
The textural contrast of juicyberriesand crisp, crunchy jicama is legit inspired.
Or make it now!
But dont let that limit you.
Greek SalsafromTwo Peas & Their Pod
Its everything you love in a Greek salad (Cuke!
diced into bite-size pieces small enough to fit on a chip (or a pita wedge).
Just like in the classicsalad dressing, red wine vinegar adds a nice hit of acidity.
This recipe definitely straddles the line, but the flavors are so delicious that it doesnt really matter.
Or just make it now and pretend its the holidays.
