Jul 14 2026
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Salsa Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time1h
Serves4

Your choice of salsa: Fresh pico de gallo, corn salsa, salsa verde, salsa roja, or fiery habanero.

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Ingredients

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Fresh Pico de Gallo

Corn Salsa

Salsa Verde

Salsa Roja

Fiery Habanero Salsa

Method

Fresh Pico de Gallo

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Dice the Roma tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper (removing seeds for less heat if desired). Chop the fresh cilantro.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 3

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Chill and Serve

    Let the salsa chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Corn Salsa

  1. 5

    Prepare Ingredients

    If using fresh corn, cook and cut kernels from the cob. Chop the red bell pepper and green onion.

  2. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 7

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

  4. 8

    Chill and Serve

    Allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Salsa Verde

  1. 9

    Prepare Tomatillos

    Remove the husks from tomatillos and rinse them under water. Cut them in half.

  2. 10

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine tomatillos, garlic cloves, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 11

    Blend Until Smooth

    Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.

  4. 12

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Salsa Roja

  1. 13

    Prepare Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes and onion. Chop the cilantro and jalapeño (removing seeds for less heat).

  2. 14

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 15

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  4. 16

    Chill and Serve

    Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Fiery Habanero Salsa

  1. 17

    Prepare Ingredients

    Dice the Roma tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Chop the fresh cilantro. Remove seeds from habaneros for less heat if desired.

  2. 18

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, habaneros, and salt.

  3. 19

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are combined.

  4. 20

    Chill and Serve

    Allow the salsa to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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