Popular uses for salsa include marinade for chicken or red meat and garnish for Tex-Mex dishes such as burritos, nachos and tacos. Salsas range from mild to very hot. The base can be tomatillos, red tomatoes or mango. Fruit salsas are gaining popularity because of their unique sweet, tart flavor. Gourmet shops and mail-order food companies carry unusual salsa flavors.
Salsa is usually a fat-free food.
Because comercially prepared salsa can contain oil and large amounts of sodium, it is important to read the nutrition facts label. Home-made salsa is a healthy and easy alternative to store brands. Experiment by varying the amount and type of onion. Try green scallions, white or yellow Bermudas, red Italians, or a combination of onions. Combine fresh red tomatoes or roasted tomatillos, roasted or fresh Pablano or Jalepeno chilies, and chopped papaya.