Salsa is such a versatile ingredient, dip and topping. Indulge your salsa love with these fun and creative ideas for using salsa, plus a list of recipes to try!
Earlier this week I shared easy homemade salsa, a quick and easy recipe using canned tomatoes and a few other flavor enhancers. It takes just 5 minutes to make and tastes just like the kind at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant!
Today, we’re celebrating all the salsas, all the ways!
Whether you love a specific brand, a specific flavor, a certain level of heat or a specific texture, these ideas for ways to use salsa will work for you.
We’ve got some of the obvious choices for how to use it here - hello, tacos and nachos - but hopefully you'll find a few fun new ideas too.
Ways to use salsa:
- Topping for tacos, nachos, burritos and quesadillas
- Topping for fajitas and enchiladas
- Use as a salad dressing
- Add to grain bowls and salad bowls
- Serve with casseroles and crock pot meals
- Add a dollop to burgers, sliders or wraps
- Top grilled chicken, fish or steak
- Use for savory toast or open-faced sandwiches (like avocado toast)
- Serve with eggs, baked eggs or egg casseroles
- Add to black bean dips and queso dips
- Serve with potato skins, southwestern egg rolls, and other appetizers
Do you have other ideas to add? Leave a comment below and share with us or tag me on Instagram!
Keep reading, too, cause just below I’ve included some of my favorite healthy recipes using salsa as an ingredient. It includes appetizers, snacks and easy dinners.
So grab a jar or make your own and indulge those salsa cravings.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Leanne Aldridge
Salsa style Bruschetta with reduced balsamic and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. I use toasted ciabatta slices brushed with olive or avocado oil.