How to Use salsa in a Sentence

salsa

noun
  • The band was playing salsa.
  • We're taking classes in salsa.
  • Their salsa is the best in town.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Pour 2/3 cup of the salsa verde over top.
    Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Travis talked about how Rudy’s makes its own salsa.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Set a bowl of salsa in center of plate.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The former is served in a pool in a zesty salsa verde.
    Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Fry your pork chops and top them with your favorite salsa.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Arrange the shrimp over and around the salsa.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Serve with salsa or hot sauce if desired.
    Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • Top with our fresh salsa and serve with tortilla chips.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Then, spoon on the salsa and shower on the lime and cilantro.
    Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 20 Oct. 2020
  • Chips and salsa are a dream after a swim in the ocean or a lake.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • A little ketchup or salsa on the side would be great, too.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • No more grocery store salsa for me.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Swap the salsa verde for red salsa if that's more your speed.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Top the finished bake with fresh salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.
    Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Gomez also hopes to host events in the space — think salsa nights.
    Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the meantime, skilled salsa dancers helped the girls learn new moves.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The no-cook dip gets its spice from salsa verde and fresh jalapeno peppers.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Top with the sour cream, salsa and hot sauce, if desired, and serve.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022
  • Make your salsa stand out with this recipe that's worth the extra prep time.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • Tacos are topped with onion, cilantro, pineapple, and salsa.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Spoon the salsa on serving plates.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • The salsa macha is an oily, toasty condiment pasty with peanuts and sesame seeds.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Need to use up that bell pepper, some salsa verde and a block of cream cheese?
    Nick Siano, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Pop open two 7-ounce cans salsa verde and pour into the bowl.
    Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2021
  • Customers can choose from cheese, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, salsas and more.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Like the beer and pretzels motif with a mug for salsa.
    Lee Michael Katz, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
  • There was a bottle of salsa available with which to dress it.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026

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