How To Flavor Salsa Without Adding Spice

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Your Salsa Can Still Sing Without The Spice Using Clever Flavoring Techniques By Alba Caraceni Sept. 4, 2025 11:20 am EST

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Salsa has transcended its Mexican origins to become as all-American as can be, surpassing ketchup as the top-selling condiment in the U.S. more than three decades ago. Tortilla chips and salsa are as common at parties and get-togethers as pretzels and potato chips, with the jalapeño pepper leading the way on this familiar flavor profile. But there's no need to pass on salsa if you don't like spice. Jenny Martinez , best-selling cookbook author of "My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo!," shared some flavoring techniques with The Takeout for making delicious salsa without the heat.

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