Great Ingredients for Great Food

Pico de gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa made with onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. It's also referred to as "salsa fresca." Other ingredients, such as lemon or lime juice, can also be added. This salsa is commonly included in tacos and fajitas.

Salsa roja (red sauce) is made with cooked tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili peppers and fresh cilantro. It's commonly used as a condiment in both Mexican and Southwestern cuisine.

Salsa verde (green sauce or tomatillo sauce) is made with tomatillos, onion, garlic, chili peppers and cilantro. Use it to accompany just about any Mexican dish for extra flavor, including tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos and enchiladas.

Mango salsa packs a sweet and spicy punch. This salsa is made of mango, red bell pepper, onion, chili pepper and cilantro. Use mango salsa as a garnish on grilled chicken or fish, or even on nachos.

Chipotle salsa combines spicy and smoky, thanks to ingredients such as chipotle chilis, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. Pair chipotle salsa with carnitas or nachos for an extra kick!

Hot sauce, or salsa picante, can be added to just about any Mexican dish to rev up your taste buds. Hot sauce typically refers to any spicy sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients. Mexican hot sauce focuses more on flavor than intense heat.

Mole is a Mexican sauce with an unlikely ingredient list, including chili peppers and spices, garlic, onion, unsweetened chocolate and almonds. Somehow this funky list combines to create a savory, intoxicating sauce that can be served over meats, veggies, tamales or enchiladas. Versions of mole differ from various regions of Mexico.

Enchilada sauce is a Mexican chili pepper sauce used to spice up an enchilada. This sauce typically includes ingredients such as chili powder, garlic, onion, tomato sauce and other seasonings.

Guacamole is an avocado-based dip that also includes tomato, onion, garlic and lime juice. This dip is traditionally made by using a pestle and mortar. Besides accompanying chips, guacamole can also be added to your favorite Mexican dish for additional flavor.