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4 Fun Salsa's in One!

Here you have 1- "Main Salsa". 2-"Smokey and Spicy Salsa". 3- "Spiked Fruity Salsa". 4- "Guacamole" Salsa. Your choice! This recipe was created by the "Whine & Cheese Gang", --Leslie--- cilantro "love of herbs". NcMysteryShopper--Vodka the queen of mixed drinks. Susie D-Garlic many healthy properties. mama's kitchen-brown sugar to sweet! Mommy Diva - Serrano! Cause she too likes it spicy!! --Laury-- - reFRESHing limes. Brenda.- Onion Sweet and Spicy she is all in one. chia - Juicy Ripe tomatoes. French Tart - sun-dried tomatoes cos' she lives in the sun, have rosy cheeks when I drink too much and I have a dry sense of humour! **Jubes**- for the Love, love, love of tomatoes. megnbrycesmom - bright fruit like mango b/c she adores color PanNan - Soft and Creamy avocado. Peter J - cool as a cucumber Pot Scrubber - fresh cracked pepper salt and cumin for his spiciness. --Rita---chipotle in adobo sauce I like it smokey hot! We put these all together and came out with this yummy recipes. For each of the last three salsa's use your taste buds to see how much of the main salsa to add. Have fun creating your mixes. Can't wait to see what you did!

5.0 · 6 reviewsRecipe card by Rita1652Editorial by recipesvibrant · Updated October 15, 2026
FruitVegetableTex MexSouthwestern U.S.MexicanVegan
4 Fun Salsa's in One!

Total time

20 min

Servings

1

Calories

137.5

Category

Sauces

Our 4 Fun Salsas in One is a masterclass in modular flavor, allowing you to transform a vibrant tomato base into smoky, spicy, or spiked fruit variations with ease. Perfect for summer gatherings, this recipe suits home cooks who love customizable Tex-Mex spreads that go from mild to bold in minutes.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

  • 2 red ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 fresh cilantro
  • 3 fresh parsley
  • 1 -2 garlic
  • 1/4 fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 salt
  • 1 ground cumin
  • 1/2 serrano chili
  • 1 -2 lime
  • 1/2 sun-dried tomato packed in oil
  • 1 brown sugar
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo
  • 1/2 adobo sauce
  • 1/4 mango
  • 2 cucumber
  • 1 -2 vodka
  • avocado

Method

  1. Main Tomato Salsa:

  2. Mix all ingredients together and chill for flavors to meld.

  3. Smoky and Spicy Salsa:

  4. Add the ingredients to the main salsa. Depending on how smoky and spicy you can add the ingredients to 1/3 to all the main salsa.

  5. Spiked Fruity Salsa:

  6. Pour the lime vodka over the mango and cucumbers let sit for 10 minutes.

  7. Add the ingredients to the main salsa. Your choice of how much main salsa you add to it.

  8. Guacamole:

  9. Using 1-4 avocados blend in as much salsa as desired.

  10. Serve with chips, enhance your favorite wraps, top grilled chicken, fish, or beef.

  11. Hint:

  12. If making all four recipe above, and want to have about the same servings of each salsa.

  13. Divide the main tomato salsa keeping 1/3 of it to have as is.

  14. For the Smoked and Spicy Salsa: Add it`s ingredients to 1/3 of the main tomato salsa.

  15. For the Spiked Fruity Salsa: add ingredients to 1/6 of the main tomato salsa.

  16. For Guacamole: add ingredients to 1/6 of the maintomato slasa.

  17. Season all with additional lime juice, salt and pepper to taste.

  18. Have FUN!

Cook's notes

  • Dice your tomatoes and onions to uniform sizes so the serrano heat and cumin spices distribute evenly through every bite.
  • When adding the sun-dried tomatoes and chipotle, pulse them in a food processor first if you prefer a smoother, uniform texture.
  • Taste your main tomato base before adding the lime vodka mixture to ensure the acidity of the citrus balances the earthy cumin.
  • Allow the salsa to sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the fresh cilantro and parsley oils infuse the entire mixture.

Easy swaps

  • Instead of serrano chili, use jalapeñoUse for a milder heat profile while keeping the classic pepper crunch.
  • Instead of brown sugar, use agave nectarProvides a smoother liquid sweetness that incorporates better into the acidic lime base.
  • Instead of lime vodka, use fresh lime juiceUse this if you prefer a non-alcoholic version that maintains the bright, zesty acidity.
  • Instead of fresh parsley, use fresh oreganoAdds a more robust, earthy profile that complements the smoky chipotle variation.

Frequently asked

Can I serve all four versions at once?

Yes, simply divide your base salsa into four bowls before adding the specific smoky, spicy, or fruity modifiers to each.

How do I make the salsa less spicy?

Remove the seeds and white membranes from the serrano and chipotle peppers before dicing to significantly reduce the heat.

Does the lime vodka make the salsa taste like a cocktail?

It adds a sophisticated, zesty punch that cuts through the richness of the sun-dried tomatoes rather than overwhelming the dish with alcohol.

Should I peel the tomatoes first?

It is not necessary, but if you prefer a silkier texture, blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds to easily remove the skins.

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