This easy chunky salsa is going to be your new favorite dip or topping for all your tacos, nachos, and more. A handful of simple ingredients creates a light, chunky salsa with bright flavors and colors, and a wonderful texture.
Whether you’re using it as a dip for chips or as a topping for tacos, nachos, or even burgers, salsa is always a tasty dish to have on hand. We love serving salsa recipes like fiery habanero salsa with tortilla chips or adding it to our loaded 7-layer bean dip recipe.
There’s really nothing you can’t do with a tasty homemade salsa. Our newest addition to our lineup is this easy chunky salsa. It uses a handful of fresh diced veggies and some picante sauce to create a bright, bold dip or topping that everyone always loves.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes five simple ingredients to make this salsa, and they’re all in your kitchen or at your grocery store.
- Easy: All you need to do is mix and chill. It’s so simple!
- Customizable: You can adjust the ingredients and heat to suit your individual taste.
- Versatile: This makes a great dip or topping.
Ingredients
You’ll find the exact amounts for all the ingredients in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Variations
- Spicy: Add diced jalapenos or your favorite hot peppers for a spicy version.
- No Cilantro: If you don’t like cilantro, simply leave it out. This salsa will still be delicious.
- Add Avocado: Diced avocado makes a nice addition to this salsa.
- Cheese Dip: Combine your favorite melty cheese with this salsa to make a delicious cheese dip.
How to Make Easy Chunky Salsa
Step 1: Gently mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Cover and chill until ready to use.
Tips
- Dice your ingredients just before making the salsa for maximum freshness.
- Be gentle when mixing the ingredients to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
- If you add jalapenos, wash your hands thoroughly after handling them and never touch your face.
Easy Chunky Salsa FAQ
Salsa has more liquid than pico de gallo. Salsa is made with roasted tomatoes that are crushed into a chunky texture. Pico de gallo tomatoes aren’t cooked, so they hold their liquid. This produces a drier, chunkier dish.
Salsa can be chunky or smooth depending on the recipe. It’s a matter of personal preference. Both are popular choices.
Yes, salsa is very healthy. It’s a vegetable dish, so its packed with vitamins and nutrients, while being extremely low calorie.
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Easy Chunky Salsa
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Picante sauce
- 3 avocados, diced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Pour picante sauce in a medium bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Gently stir and place in the fridge to chill.
- Add to tacos, burritos, or serve with tortilla chips
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to four days in an airtight container.
- Dice your ingredients just before making the salsa for maximum freshness.
- Be gentle when mixing the ingredients to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
- If you add jalapenos, wash your hands thoroughly after handling them and never touch your face.
