Food glossary
What is Salsa?
Salsa — A spicy relish or dip served cold and made from chopped tomatoes, onions, chillies and peppers. 'Salsa' means 'sauce' in Spanish. Most supermarkets sell fresh salsa as well as mild or hot salsa in jars, but the flavour is never as good as homemade. It's easy to make either a coarse salsa with just a knife and chopping board, or to whizz the ingredients in a blender for a smooth salsa. Serve…
A spicy relish or dip served cold and made from chopped tomatoes, onions, chillies and peppers. 'Salsa' means 'sauce' in Spanish.
Most supermarkets sell fresh salsa as well as mild or hot salsa in jars, but the flavour is never as good as homemade. It's easy to make either a coarse salsa with just a knife and chopping board, or to whizz the ingredients in a blender for a smooth salsa.
Serve salsa with other dips such as guacamole and soured cream with tortilla chips or use it as a sauce or a topping for pasta. Fruit salsas using mango or pineapple go well with grilled fish or chicken.