4 Healthy Summer Salsa Recipes You'll Love

When the sun’s out and the air’s warm, nothing says summer better than a refreshing salsa to bring a pop of flavor to your table! These four healthy summer salsa recipes are perfect for backyard barbecues and poolside parties. These salsas are light, delicious, and easy to make with fresh fruits, veggies, and zesty herbs. 

Want to make the most out of your summer cooking recipes? Explore new cooking tips and put your cooking appliances to good use with these recipes that are low in calories, big on flavor, and perfect for showing off your kitchen skills. Ready to scoop, top, and savor? Let’s dive in! 

 

 

Cucumber Pico De Gallo

This refreshing twist on classic pico de gallo is your new go-to summer salsa! It’s made with fresh juicy tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and a splash of lime. Plus, the cool, crisp bite of cucumber for extra crunch. Perfect for scooping with chips or layering onto your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

What You’ll Need:

• 4 Medium-sized ripe tomatoes, diced

• 1 English cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, diced

• 1/2 red onion, minced

• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (remove the seeds before mincing if you don’t want the salsa to be too spicy)

• 1/2 bunch of cilantro leaves, finely chopped

• 2 limes, juiced

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Recipe by: Carrie Forrest

 

Healthy Peach Cucumber Salsa

Fruit salsa just hits differently in the summer! This simple, sweet, spicy salsa recipe is mixed with juicy peaches, cool cucumber, and a kick of jalapeño. It’s a total flavor upgrade. It’s perfect for topping salads, serving with grilled mains, or just scooping with your favorite chips. The best part? It’s easy (and way cheaper) to make at home than to buy it at the store.

Total Time:  10 minutes

Servings: 4

What You’ll Need:

• 2 cups peaches, diced

• 2 cups cucumber, diced (we prefer seedless) 

• 1 cup onion, diced

• 2 tablespoons jalapeño diced (seeds removed)

• ½ tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• ½ teaspoon salt & pepper

• 3 tablespoons cilantro
  

Recipe by: Liz Marino

 

Fresh Corn Salsa 

Spicy, zesty, and made to share! This healthy summer corn salsa is your go-to for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you're craving a bold, snackable bite. Sweet corn meets a little heat, and all it needs is a big bowl of chips to be the life of the party. Because honestly, what’s better than homemade salsa? Not much.

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4 ½ cups

What You’ll Need: 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen, not canned

• ½ cup red onion, minced finely

• 2 tablespoons minced deseeded jalapenos (1 jalapeno)

• 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice of 2 limes)

• 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Recipe by: Liz Marino

 

Avocado Salsa

Meet your new summer obsession! This healthy Avocado salsa recipe is the ultimate mashup. Part guac, part pico, and totally crave-worthy. With creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, lime, and cilantro, it’s bold, chunky, and full of flavor. Scoop it up with tortilla chips, and you've got the perfect sunny-day snack that checks all the boxes. Guac + salsa = magic.

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

What You’ll Need: 

• 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

• 4 avocados, peeled, cored, and diced

• 2 limes, juiced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Recipe by: Lisa Bryan

 

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Summer is all about keeping things fresh and flavorful. With the right ingredients (and maybe a new refrigerator or cooktop from Mountain High Appliance), you can whip up these easy, healthy salsa recipes in no time!

At Mountain High, we carry a wide selection of appliances to help you prepare summer favorites like these salsas with ease and style! Contact us or visit a Mountain High appliance store location in Colorado Springs, Glenwood Springs, Littleton, Louisville, or our clearance center in Denver. We have everything you need to take your summer cooking to the next level.

Which summer salsa recipe will you make first? Share your creations with us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #mountainhighrecipes. We’d love to see what’s cooking!

 

 

FAQs: Common Salsa Questions

1. Can homemade salsa be healthy?

Absolutely. Most homemade salsas are full of fresh veggies, low in calories, and free of preservatives.

2. Does salsa count as a serving of vegetables?

It can, especially if it’s veggie-heavy like pico de gallo or corn salsa. Just watch the salt if you're eating a lot.

3. Is salsa healthy for weight loss?

Yes! Salsa is low in fat and calories, and it can add flavor to meals without extra sugar or oil.

4. How long will homemade salsa last?

Typically 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container and keep it chilled.