What Is Salsa and How Can I Use It?
If salsa has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 373 recipes to try it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (259g)Where found
Salsa is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Salsa is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does salsa weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 259 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 16 grams |
| 1 packet | 8 grams |
| ½ cup | 130 grams |
Related
Soups, Sauces, and Gravies
| In Chinese: | 莎莎 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | salsa | |
| en español: | salsa |
Recipes using salsa
There are 373 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Huevos Loma Vista
A vibrant Mexican-inspired breakfast featuring creamy avocado, poached eggs, warm refried beans, and zesty salsa, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful brunch.
Gnocchi in Creamy Red Salsa
An easy "al forno" (from the oven) baked gnocchi recipe with a spicy rosé gnocchi sauce and Manchego cheese. On the table in 20 minutes, simple and delicious.
Vegetable Nachos (Improved)
A delicious one-dish meal has lots of great flavors and textures, even picky-eaters can't stop asking for more.
Tortilla Wrap-Ups
Easy breakfast tortilla wrap-ups stuffed with scrambled eggs, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, salsa, and fresh tomato. A quick, kid-friendly morning meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Mexican Hot Dog
This delicious Mexican Hot dog is topped with homemade or stor-bought salsa, a bit pickled jalapeno pepper rings, and sprinkled with some Mexican cheese if you like.
Southwestern Eggs
A very quick and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. It came out delicious. Had my veggies, proteins, fibers and carb all in one dish.
Huevos Rojo y Verdes (Mexican Red & Green Eggs)
I had these for breakfast frequently when staying in Tlaqupaque, Mexico outside Guadalajara. Here's my version that recreates this local specialty. I haven't seen them anywhere else. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Micro-Quick Quesadilla
If you're in a hurry, try this easy and delicious dish that can satisfy anyone's hunger!
Burgers Santa Fe
Santa Fe burgers with cheese, salsa, crushed tortilla chips, and cumin mixed right into the patty, then topped with more salsa and cheese. Southwestern grilled burgers with serious flavor built in.
Vegan Rancheros Spaghetti
Bright In Color!! ..Great In Taste! ..This Delicious Mexican Style Spaghetti Dish Is Flavorful And Fun To Make!! Served Warm or Room Temperature.. It's Great!! Anytime.. Summer Or Winter!!
Smoky Black Bean, Corn & Cheddar Quesadillas
Smoky chipotle pepper in adobo sauce adds delicious smokiness and slightly heat to the cheesy and tasty quesadillas. Easy to make, and these warm quesadillas are great for a quick lunch or supper.
Big Fat Burrito
Burrito is one of the easiest foods to make, and it's also delicious and filling. A quick way to make a tasty and nutritious meal.
Open Face Spinach Egg Sandwich
This delicious breakfast sandwich takes no time to make, and it has all the nutritions you need before lunch. No excuse to skip your breakfast.
Sauteed Mushrooms, Onion, & Chipotle Chile with Corn Tortillas
Smoky chipotle mushroom tacos: sauteed mushrooms and onion cooked down with chipotle in adobo and garlic, piled into warm corn tortillas with queso fresco and salsa. A quick, vegetarian taco night winner.
Ground Chicken Plantain Boats
Meticulously seasoned ground chicken placed on top of a delicious golden brown fried plantain to create a scrumptious edible boat.
Quick & Easy Taco Salad
Make this easy, refreshing tasty taco salad for your New Year's Eve party or super bowl get-together, everyone will love it, and make sure to make enough!
Southwestern Corn Salad
Southwestern corn salad: a no-cook tossed salad with sweet corn, kidney beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a light salsa-chili dressing. Vegan, picnic-ready, and made in 10 minutes.
Mahi Mahi Tacos
To me, fish tacos are the best during summer. There is no real reason behind this, besides that I just think they taste better, and after a winter full of heavy soups and stews, there is nothing like a light and fresh tasting fish taco.
Breakfast Burritos Anytime
Breakfast burritos loaded with crispy hash browns, scrambled eggs and bulk sausage rolled into warm flour tortillas, ready in 30 minutes. Serve with salsa for an anytime meal that holds up beyond the morning.
Vegetable Nachos
This easy to make recipe is loaded with flavors, want a lighter and tasty nachos, try this one, and you will love it.
Southwest Breakfast Wraps
Quick, easy and yummy wraps are perfect for any meal during the day. It fills you up and it tastes delicious.
Easy Taco Pie
A classic Mexican dish is full of flavor and layers of textures. Make this delicious yet filling meal for weeknight or weekend dinner.
Keir's Orange Roughy Fillet & Baked Garlic Asparagus
A mild sauce over broiled orange Roughy fish with baked garlic asparagus
Cheesy Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas
Sharp cheddar cheese, sauteed red onion, black bean and corn make a delicious filling for the quesadillas. Warm the assembled quesadillas in the pan, which melts the cheese nicely and crisp up the tortillas. Salsa is a great side to go along with these cheesy and warm quesadillas.
