Salsas & Savory Condiment Sauces
Roasted salsa ranchera, cucumber salsa, and fruit-based combinations offer sauces with different textures. These savory accompaniments can bring freshness, acidity, or chile flavor to the dish they accompany.
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Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe avocado (about 2) 1…
Roasted Salsa Ranchera
Roasted Salsa Ranchera is one of the great foundation sauces of traditional Mexican cuisine. Ripe Roma tomatoes, Jalapeño, onion, and garlic are roasted until lightly charred, then blended…
Smoky Chile Crunch Salsa Macha
This smoky, nutty, deeply savory Salsa Macha is the kind of Mexican pantry staple that quietly becomes an obsession. Built from toasted dried chiles, sesame seeds, pepitas, garlic,…
Texas Heat Sous-Vide Salsa Verde
This Texas heat version brings bold chile flavor without sacrificing balance. Serrano, Jalapeño, and roasted poblano combine with sous-vide precision to create a deep, fiery salsa verde that…
Salsa Roja for Chile Rellenos
A bright, slightly smoky salsa roja that balances the richness of chile rellenos. This sauce is quick to prepare and can be made smooth or chunky, depending on…
Avocado Crema
Avocado crema is a smooth, tangy, and velvety sauce made from ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, and creamy dairy or yogurt. Its lush texture and bright flavor make…
Chimichurri Sauce
This bright sauce, filled with herbs, has some Jalapeño in it for an added punch. Use this Argentinian condiment to top grilled meats and fish or toss with…
Zhoug Sauce
If you’re a Trader Joe’s fanatic, it’s likely that you know all about zhoug, a spicy, herbal sauce with a cult-like following. Pronounced “zoog,” zhoug is a Middle…
Tomato Salsa
Zingy, refreshing salsas are easy to improvise—simply balance the proportions of ingredients according to taste. Top burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, chili, or bean soups; add to omelets and…
Chimichurri Sauce
Drizzle over gazpacho, or toss with cooked shrimp and pasta for a zingy Argentine-inspired scampi. Adding whole garlic cloves to the food processor first seasons the work bowl…
