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Healthy Salsa Recipes

Find healthy, delicious salsa recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Staff Picks

Cucumber Salsa

Rating: 5 stars
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This fresh, tangy cucumber salsa is perfect for grilled fish or on its own as a simple side salad. Well balanced and easy to make, the flavor mellows and the cucumber softens as this sits, so it can easily be made a day or two ahead of time--or enjoy it right away, fresh and crisp.
By Liv Dansky

Tomato Salsa

You might want to double this recipe so you have extra for snacking. If using less-than-perfect tomatoes, consider adding a pinch of sugar to make up for the lack of natural sweetness.
By Ken Haedrich

Watermelon, Cucumber & Corn Salsa

Rating: 5 stars
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This refreshing summer salsa combines cooling watermelon and cucumber with the kick from jalapeño. The heat from jalapeños can vary widely. For those that like the heat, use a whole jalapeño. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.
By Joy Howard

Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Cucumber (Salsa de Pina Asada con Pepino y Habanero)

Rating: 5 stars
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Habanero chile gives this caramelized pineapple salsa recipe a little spice. If you're looking to tame the heat, try fresh jalapeños instead. Serve with grilled chicken or fish, as a dip with tortilla chips or on top of your favorite tacos.
By Roberto Santibañez

Citrus Salsa

Try this chunky orange-lime salsa on fish tacos or serve it with tortilla chips.
By John Ash

Watermelon Salsa

Rating: 4.62 stars
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Sweet, savory and crunchy salsa accompanies grilled pork or chicken rather nicely. Try it with tortilla chips as a refreshing alternative to a tomato salsa.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Rating: 5 stars
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You'll love this quick and delicious salsa so much, you'll want to make it for every Taco Night.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Rating: 4 stars
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Fresh and easy, this recipe yields about 5 cups of salsa--plenty to serve a crowd. If you like spicy salsa, use the full amount of jalapenos and add more cayenne pepper.
By Stacy Fraser

Bean Tlacoyos

Fresh tortilla masa is best for making tlacoyos, but masa harina is a good substitute. Look for both, as well as cactus paddles, at Mexican grocery stores.
By Lesley Téllez

Spicy Overripe Roasted Salsa

Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, and onion are oven-roasted with garlic to make an intense, flavorful salsa.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Greek Salad Tomato Salsa

Here we have all the elements of Greek salad in a fresh tomato salsa form. It's delicious with grilled fish or chicken or as a dip with pita chips.
By Ivy Odom

Sochi Salsa (Adjika)

Rating: 4 stars
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The combination of sweet and hot peppers, garlic and herbs in this salsa recipe makes this the perfect condiment to have in your fridge. Adjika, a salsa-like condiment of both Georgian and Abkhazian origins, typically accompanies grilled meat or vegetables. Or you can eat this salsa with tortilla chips straight from the bowl.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen
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Inspiration and Ideas

Salsa Rojo

Salsa Rojo
Rating: Unrated
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Here's a homemade version of the tomato salsa served at taco stands and burrito joints everywhere. Try it with all your favorite Mexican foods--it even works as enchilada sauce.
Tomato & Green Olive Salsa

Tomato & Green Olive Salsa
Rating: Unrated
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This zesty spin on standard tomato salsa includes sliced green olives and hot pepper relish. Serve as a dip with toasted pita chips or spoon over grilled fish or chicken.
Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa
Jonathan Perno's New Mexican Red Chile

Jonathan Perno's New Mexican Red Chile
Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Tex-Mex Bean Tostadas

Tex-Mex Bean Tostadas

Peach-Mango Salsa

Scoop this easy and healthy peach-mango salsa up with tortilla chips, serve it with grilled chicken, salmon or pork chops, or use it as a taco topper. It's a versatile and vibrant addition to all sorts of meals.

All Healthy Salsa Recipes

Mango Salsa

Rating: 4.83 stars
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The tropical flavors of this quick mango salsa complement chicken, pork or mild white fish.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Easy Roasted Corn Salsa

Serve this salsa as a dip for chips or as a relish to accompany grilled pork tenderloin or chicken.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Avocado-Corn Salsa for Two

Rating: 4 stars
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This colorful salsa comes together in a snap with avocado, frozen corn and ripe tomato.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Summer Peach Salsa

Serve this sweet-and-tangy peach and basil salsa recipe as a dip with crunchy tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, tostadas or even grilled meats and fish.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Grilled Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa (Salsa de Tomatillo Asado con Chile Chipotle)

In this healthy salsa recipe, tomatillos are softened on the grill and slightly charred for smoky flavor. To vary the heat in this salsa recipe, use 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder for mild and up to 3 for a little kick in the pants. Serve with grilled chicken, steak and fish or use as sauce for tacos, enchiladas or tostadas.
By Roberto Santibañez

Avocado-Poblano Pico de Gallo

This intriguing avocado and tomato relish boasts a blend of poblano and sweet peppers. For a milder version, substitute another sweet pepper for the poblano pepper.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Jalapeno Salsa

Walk into a Mexican home and you will see something like this sauce on the table. It's used as a condiment to add zing to absolutely anything and everything. This version is light and intensely flavorful.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Green Salsa

Rating: 5 stars
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The tart and tangy flavor of tomatillos is mellowed by buttery avocado in this zesty salsa verde. Vary the heat level according to your taste. If you have leftover salsa, it holds well in the refrigerator for a couple days, but its vibrant green color fades quickly.
By Vanessa Barrington

Mango and Black Bean Salsa Cups

This black bean salsa is sweetened with pieces of papaya, mango and orange, and served in individual scoop-shaped tortilla chips. It's quick to prepare and the perfect offering for your next gathering.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Salsa Ranchera

Rating: 2 stars
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There are a lot of great salsas available, but the fresh taste of this one makes it worth the small effort involved. The leftovers won't likely go to waste.
By Deborah Madison

Tomatillo Salsa

Grilling the tomatillos in this salsa adds a lovely smoky flavor and aroma.
By Patsy Jamieson

Grilled Eggplant Salsa

In this eggplant salsa recipe, eggplants, shallots and garlic are grilled, then mashed together and seasoned with minced chile and fish sauce.
By Naomi Duguid

Zesty Salsa with Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemon adds a tart twist to traditional fresh tomato salsa. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for grilled fish tacos. For this recipe, you can use the yellow peel and/or the pulp from a preserved lemon. Just be sure to rinse the lemon well before using and remove any seeds from the pulp.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Avocado Salsa

Make this salsa right before serving so the avocados don't have time to turn brown. Serve on Bean & Barley Chili or with your favorite tortilla chips.
By Patsy Jamieson

Roasted Three-Chile Salsa

This hot salsa recipe is typically made in a large molcajete (lava-rock mortar and pestle), but this recipe calls for a food processor or blender to make it easier. If you have a molcajete, feel free to use it instead. If you can't find the bright orange manzano chiles, sold at Mexican grocery stores, double the amount of jalapeño (or for a hotter salsa, double the habanero).
By Lesley Téllez

Avocado & Pumpkin Salsa

Store-bought salsas are convenient and come in many varieties. However, this avocado and pumpkin salsa--one you won't find on any grocery shelf--is worth making from scratch. Creamy avocados, fresh tomato, and canned pumpkin are jazzed up with cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of hot pepper sauce, resulting in a salsa that's seriously delicious. Serve with baked tortilla chips or over grilled chicken breasts.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Black Bean Salsa

To add a rich smokiness, use salsa flavored with chipotle peppers.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Flank Steak with Corn Salsa

Drain and discard the marinade before grilling this beef main dish. Keep the calories and fat low while making the easy recipe suitable for diabetic meal plans.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Spicy Guacamole

Chile peppers and roasted garlic take the flavor of this homemade low-calorie guacamole and kick it up a notch.
By Diabetic Living Magazine

Mango-Tomato Salsa

Start with your favorite prepared tomato salsa for this unique topping or dip.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Grilled Tomatillo Salsa

Rating: 3 stars
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Tomatillos are delicious raw, but they take on a sweet, smoky flavor when cooked on the grill. This quick salsa makes a great topping for grilled meats and fish and it's excellent with eggs and corn tortillas. If you like, add some diced avocado just before serving.
By Jim Romanoff

Clam Salsa

Canned clams stirred into prepared salsa is the perfect appetizer for unexpected company. Serve with tortilla chips or baked pita crisps.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen

Green Tomato, Tomatillo & Lime Salsa Verde

Packed with tomatillo and tart lime flavor, this salsa is a great way to try out (or use up) any green tomatoes you have lying around. A versatile salsa, it's perfect for dipping with tortillas or adding to a grilled fish taco. You might even want to try stirring it into sour cream for an enchilada sauce. For less of a spicy kick, omit the jalapeños.
By Karen Rankin

Avocado-Corn Salsa

Rating: 4.5 stars
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A fresh salsa of avocado and corn is great with simple sautéed fish or just about anything Mexican-inspired--huevos rancheros, a quick quesadilla or atop rice and beans.
By EatingWell Test Kitchen
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