Homemade Salsa Recipe Ideas Under 86 Calories

These five no-fuss salsa recipes — from a kimchi salsa recipe to an avocado salsa — will spice up your dip game.

Image Credit: John Lawson/Moment/GettyImages There’s nothing tastier than salsa prepared from garden-fresh ingredients. So, why crack open a jar when you can make your own? Sure, the store-bought stuff is convenient, but homemade salsa — with a handful of veggies and aromatic spices — is simple to make, too.

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 Not to mention, your DIY recipe will be free of additives and other processed junk. If you're ready to sample your own salsa creation, try these five no-fuss salsa recipes to spice up your dip game (literally). The best part: Amost all of these take just 10 minutes or less to go from mixing bowl to your mouth.

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1. Kimchi Salsa
   
Fermented kimchi adds some tang to your tongue in this twist on traditional salsa.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com This sour and spicy spin on salsa incorporates kimchi, a fermented food that’s great for gut health, and canned tomatoes. Tomatoes contain a cancer-fighting antioxidant called lycopene — and your body can actually better absorb the lycopene in canned tomatoes versus fresh, according to the Tomato Wellness Council.

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Tip Prefer a thicker, chunkier salsa? Drain some juice from your canned tomatoes. Get the Kimchi Salsa recipe and nutritional info here.

2. 5-Minute Salsa
   
This simple salsa goes great with chips or as a taco topping.

Image Credit: Arthur Bovino/LIVESTRONG.com The name says it all! Only five minutes stand between you and pure salsa bliss. This simple, traditional salsa recipe calls for fresh Campari tomatoes (known for their juiciness), spicy jalapeño peppers and acidic lime juice, and clocks in at just 14 calories per serving. Pair it with some baked tortilla chips and a low-cal margarita. Better yet, get double the veggies by dipping carrots and celery sticks into the flavorful mix.

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 Get the 5-Minute Salsa recipe and nutritional info here.

3. Cucumber and Avocado Salsa
   
This easy, breezy salsa recipe only calls for three simple ingredients: cucumber, avocado and lemon.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Combining cool cucumbers and creamy avocado, this 76-calorie salsa recipe is both satisfyingly crunchy and filling. You can munch it on its own as a refreshing salad or scoop it onto multi-grain chips. The bonus: All these good-for-you veggies count toward your recommended daily amount of two-and-a-half cups per day.

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 Get the Cucumber and Avocado Salsa recipe and nutritional info here.

4. Tropical Mango Papaya Salsa
   
With fresh mangos and papayas, this tropical fruit-based salsa will have you dreaming of sandy white beaches.

Image Credit: Iameeks/Adobe Stock Who says salsa can’t be spicy and sweet? Chunks of juicy mango and papaya supply a natural sweetness to this 10-minute salsa recipe that serves up some serious tropical vacation vibes. Essentially a fruit salad with a zesty zip, this salsa is a fun and easy way to sneak more vitamin-rich fruits into your day.

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 Get the Tropical Mango Papaya Salsa recipe and nutritional info here.

5. Avocado Salsa Verde
   
If you love your food with some heat, this spicy salsa featuring serrano chilis is for you.

Image Credit: Leslie Harris de Limon/LIVESTRONG.com Feeling hot, hot, hot! This picante salsa owes all its fire to serrano peppers, a type of Mexican chili that packs more heat than jalapeños on the Scoville scale (a measurement of spiciness). Not sure your tongue can bear the burn? For a tamer salsa, remove all the chilis’ seeds and membranes, which is where the pungent pepper holds its heat.

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 Note: At 25 minutes, this recipe takes a little longer to prep since it involves simmering tomatillos until they're tender. But, believe us, it's worth the time and effort.

Get the Avocado Salsa Verde recipe and nutritional info here. Read more: 15 Taco Recipes Under 300 Calories

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These five no-fuss salsa recipes — from a kimchi salsa recipe to an avocado salsa — will spice up your dip game.

Image Credit: John Lawson/Moment/GettyImages

Want more healthy recipes? Download the MyPlate app and get simple, tasty meals and snacks tailored to your nutrition goals.

Fermented kimchi adds some tang to your tongue in this twist on traditional salsa.

Image Credit: Jenna Butler/LIVESTRONG.com

Prefer a thicker, chunkier salsa? Drain some juice from your canned tomatoes.

This simple salsa goes great with chips or as a taco topping.

Image Credit: Arthur Bovino/LIVESTRONG.com

This easy, breezy salsa recipe only calls for three simple ingredients: cucumber, avocado and lemon.

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com

With fresh mangos and papayas, this tropical fruit-based salsa will have you dreaming of sandy white beaches.

Image Credit: Iameeks/Adobe Stock

If you love your food with some heat, this spicy salsa featuring serrano chilis is for you.

Image Credit: Leslie Harris de Limon/LIVESTRONG.com

      Tomato Wellness Council: "Tomato Wellness"