Best Salsa Recipes

Applesauce. Good. Salsa. Good. Applesauce salsa? Great! Although you can use homemade applesauce, store-bought, chunky applesauce makes this recipe easy to recreate. There's nothing wrong with traditional tomato based salsas. However, applesauce salsa delivers an exciting alternative. The sweet and tangy flavor profile pairs well with dishes like pork tostadas or roast.  

They might look like little grains of rice, but these small white ovals are actually ant eggs — or, more accurately, ant larvae. And you don’t need to go very far to get them either (I’m sure you’re very relieved at this fact), as this has been a popular ingredient in Mexican dishes for thousands of years. Also called “insect caviar” or escamol when south of the border, this dish has a slightly nutty and buttery flavor (especially when cooked in butter), and can become crunchy when fried. The escamoles are then eaten by themselves, or added to tacos, omelettes, or salsa (also called "Mexican caviar") like this.This recipe is courtesy of Mexican Authentic Recipes.

This cooked salsa is perfect for any Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Looking to get a little hotter? Add two serrano peppers and two habanero peppers to make a spicy three-chili salsa.This recipe is courtesy of Burrito Beach.

If salsa is never spicy enough for you, try adding some hot habaneros like executive chef Yvan Mucharraz of Capella Pedregal and then cool down with a chilly margarita. Click Here to See More Salsa Recipes

For a refreshing dip, try this recipe. It's a great fruity appetizer to serve at your next party.