How to Use salsa in a Sentence

salsa

noun
  • The band was playing salsa.
  • We're taking classes in salsa.
  • Add the salsa and then add the ground cumin and scallions.
    cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Slide the eggs onto the tortillas and top with the salsa.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The salsa is great on top of the burger and for dipping.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Refrigerate the fish for up to 2 days and the salsa for up to 3 days.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The no-cook dip gets its spice from salsa verde and fresh jalapeno peppers.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Skip the guac and add one serving of corn salsa instead.
    Good Housekeeping, 13 Jan. 2023
  • The tomatillos bring a bright, slightly tart flavor to the salsa.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Later, there is salsa, rap, and the dark techno of the title track.
    Beverly Bryan, SPIN, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Glass jars full of green onion, white onions, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and shredded cheese sit on a tray next to the crock.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • An amazing cook, with a love of BBQing and making salsa.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2023
  • Though it’s advertised as spicy, it’s got about as much kick as a jar of mild salsa.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The steak’s bold beefiness nicely plays off the acidic salsa verde spooned on top.
    Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2023
  • This is where the salsas come in, in squeeze bottles on the table, glass jars or bowls large enough for small orders of soup.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2023
  • Drizzle with ½ cup each of the sour cream mixture and salsa; serve remaining on the side.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Smith and Brown’s Ozark restaurant goes through around 30 gallons of salsa each week.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Under a wall display of masks, cooks served tostadas with fresh salsa.
    Abe Streep, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The adults moved naturally to salsa, chicha, cumbia, and merengue rhythms.
    Janice Llamoca, refinery29.com, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Many Yucatecan cooks opt to leave the habanero whole in salsas, stews or soups.
    Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The main theme for the game was jazzy, with an uplifting swing tempo that even has dashes of salsa.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Use it to grind spices, chiles, nuts and seeds, but also to prepare salsas and guacamole.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Decline chips and salsa or bread that come before your meal.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 19 June 2023
  • Garden Fresh Gourmet grew to become the No. 1 selling fresh salsa in the country.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Sausage—stuffed with gooey cheese—is served in tacos cloaked with aromatic salsas.
    Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Bake chips and salsa: Arrange half of chips in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, and pour 1/2 cup salsa over chips.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
    Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
  • The samba, the rhumba, the salsa, a little foxtrot, a little hip-hop, and a little cha-cha-cha.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Testers said that the chips paired well with dips like salsa and guacamole, but note that the fiber may take some getting used to so don't overdo it.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2023
  • One benefit of the job: lessons in dancing salsa, cumbia and the Simi pasito.
    Leila Millerstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023

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