10 Classic and Modern Salsa Recipes You Need to Know

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The next time you're craving chips and salsa, ditch the jar; homemade salsa is surprisingly simple to prepare and worlds more satisfying when made fresh. From tangy salsa verde to crisp, chunky pico de gallo and even a roasted tomato option, we've got the classic covered and then some. Read on for the zesty recipes.

Charred Tomatillo and Chipotle Salsa
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Charred Tomatillo and Chipotle Salsa

Get the recipe: Chipotle-tomatillo salsa

Pico de Gallo
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pico de Gallo

Get the recipe: Pico de gallo

Salsa Verde

Get the recipe: Tomatillo salsa verde

Pineapple Pickle Salsa
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pineapple Pickle Salsa

Get the recipe: Pineapple pickle salsa

Rick Bayless's Salsas
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Rick Bayless's Salsas

Watermelon Mango Salsa
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Watermelon Mango Salsa

Get the recipe: Watermelon mango salsa

Cherry Salsa
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Cherry Salsa

Get the recipe: Cherry salsa

Mango Red Pepper Salsa
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Mango Red Pepper Salsa

Get the recipe: Mango red pepper salsa

Roma Tomato Pico de Gallo