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What to dip in salsa?

kcwyo
kcwyo Posts: 10 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
I'm having some serious salsa cravings. Now, normally, I would grab a pile of corn chips, but I was hoping for something more diet friendly. The salsa is calling my name from the fridge...

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  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Red pepper slices. Or a spoon. :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I second pepper.

    Or make a big salad with some meat and veggies and a lot of salsa on top.
  • mbgonyo
    mbgonyo Posts: 2 Member
    Carrot chips are suprisingly good with salsa.
  • Njkelley
    Njkelley Posts: 57 Member
    taco salad or chicken with salsa is so yummy
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    1) Oven-roasted veggies. I can easily go overboard on potatoes, so when I'm doing oven-baked 'fries' (I.E. shake my veggies in a Ziploc with 1 tsp of oil and some seasoning), I add in carrot sticks and green beans to make a bigger side.

    2) You can make your own tortilla chips by cutting the tortillas into eight wedges, spraying with a little cooking spray or brushing a small amount of oil, and adding salt. Then bake at about 350 until crispy. Probably around 10 minutes.

    3) I like putting a couple of spoonfuls on top of an omelette or fritatta
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Also, salsa soup. A big blop of salsa, chicken or veggie stock, and anything else you want to add (black beans, rice, shredded chicken, veggies, etc.).
  • TAKCEGM
    TAKCEGM Posts: 313 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    I really like salsa on scrambled eggs, if you're looking for something with a little more protein. Or salsa with raw veggies.

    Yes! Salsa on eggs = YUM!
  • tomnelson_
    tomnelson_ Posts: 3 Member
    Salsa eggs. I get a lot of distaste from those who have never had it , trust me it's so so good
  • deputy_randolph
    deputy_randolph Posts: 940 Member
    I eat salsa with a fork at mexican restaurants...my husband gets annoyed. I don't make a mess though. I have it down to a science.
  • christineorr711
    christineorr711 Posts: 3 Member
    Celery!!!
  • madwells1
    madwells1 Posts: 510 Member
    Homemade sweet potato chips, cucumbers, broccoli.....
  • Thehardmakesitworthit
    Thehardmakesitworthit Posts: 838 Member
    For a crispy idea, I buy 34 degree crackers- you can have 9 crackers for 50 calories. They come in different flavors ...they do the trick when I am craving the salsa. Which, if you have not tried the recipe on here for Cucumber Strawberry salsa.....do yourself a solid and try it. OMG
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
    I like salsa on rice cakes.

    While not of the dipping variety, I also like to have baked potatoes for dinners with black bean salsa and a little shredded cheese. Or grilled chicken topped with salsa and avocado. Or whole wheat toast, cream cheese, and salsa.

  • buffalogal42
    buffalogal42 Posts: 374 Member
    Um ... sometimes just my fingers? Lol
    I love salsa!
  • becca214ny
    becca214ny Posts: 19 Member
    You can make flatbread chips. I like flat out flatbread's protein flatbread and I cut it into smaller pieces and bake for about 5-8 minutes.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    Salsa on cottage cheese is surprisingly good.
  • orangegato
    orangegato Posts: 6,572 Member
    mbgonyo wrote: »
    Carrot chips are suprisingly good with salsa.

    Never knew these existed. I will have to find some and try them.
  • Johncalvinfields
    Johncalvinfields Posts: 179 Member
    I have to agree Scrambled eggs are the best with salsa. I also like fish tacos with peach mango salsa
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Njkelley wrote: »
    taco salad or chicken with salsa is so yummy

    Yes! Love taco salad!
  • binzyAU
    binzyAU Posts: 3 Member
    Zucchini.
  • suzysmith1954
    suzysmith1954 Posts: 1 Member
    Melba toast, you get the crunch value with less calories.
  • jessicagreen1828
    jessicagreen1828 Posts: 133 Member
    Black beans!
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,535 Member
    Low cal condiment. Not much else to say.

    Or, grab a spoon and dig in!
  • TravelingGuru
    TravelingGuru Posts: 23 Member
    Carrot chips, bell peppers... If really craving a chip, I'll go through a bag of Quest protein chips.

    KB
  • dianalewis27
    dianalewis27 Posts: 1 Member
    Pork Rinds they give you a crunch you want with a chip and are protein, no carbs
  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,787 Member
    edited September 2017
    I'm fond of Ak-Mak Armenian crackers for dipping in salsa, cottage cheese, and other things. Good amount of protein and fiber, 110 cals for 5 pieces (each cracker is about 1.5 X 4 inches). If you're looking for low carb options, I like carrot and celery strips, and jicama sliced thinly. Kohlrabi's nice if you can find it.

    I also like salsa on eggs, sandwiches, and baked potatoes as others have said. It has to be a quality salsa; I like Frontera brand.
  • andreahenley
    andreahenley Posts: 15 Member
    Not sure what type of diet you are on.. but I have made nachos with terra veggie chips! Or sweet potato chips. Cheesey. Lots of spice and cilantro bite.
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