At the top of any list of essential salsa recipes has to the basic one. Made from juicy ripe tomatoes, spiked with chilies and flavoured with sweet onions and some fresh herbs – usually cilantro – a basic salsa can be as mild or as hot as you like. Simply adjust the chili quantity according to strength and taste. Every Mexican cookbook will contain a variation of the basic essential salsa, every celerity chef will have their own version and there are a mass of recipes all over the Internet. Check out this video for instruction.

Beautifully sweet mango has a way of lifting oily fish, jazzing up burgers and making chicken seem more succulent. Keep it sweet and mild if you are serving it with spiced foods or fire up the chilies if serving with plain grilled, broiled or roast meats and fish.

Essential salsa recipes are a must for any barbecue cook. Watermelon is a fabulous summer fruit perfect for alfresco dining. This recipe makes enough for 8 people and is a very healthy 23 calories per serving. • 3 cup(s) finely diced seedless watermelon (from a 5-pound watermelon) • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced • 1/3 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup(s) minced red onion • Juice of 2 limes • Salt Combine all the ingredients except the salt in a large bowl. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Add the salt, mix then, transfer to a serving dish. Add a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

Thanks to great-salsa.com for this recipe. • 4 roasting ears corn, freshest available • Juice from 2 limes • 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced • 2 red onions, finely chopped • 1 to 2 jalapeños, finely chopped • 4 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro • 3 tablespoon olive oil • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper Roast the corn on the grill. Allow to cool until you can handle it safely then remove the peel and silks. With a large heavy knife, slice down the cobs to remove the corn kernels. Put the corn in a bowl along with the onion, tomatoes and cilantro. Add the jalapeños to taste. In another bowl whisk the olive oil and lime juice. Season then pour over the salsa. Mix and serve

Quite simply meaning green sauce, check out Jamie Oliver’s recipe for salsa verde. It's absolutely delicious. As fresh as dewy grass on a summer’s morning, this is perfect for white fish or grilled meats.

I’m finishing the essential salsa recipes with one of the most versatile. Packed with scrummy tropical fruits, this salsa can take you through breakfast through to supper. Try it on granola with yogurt to kick-start your day or as a midnight snack before bed or after coming home from a late night out. It’s also great for accompanying any meat or fish, and anytime at a barbecue. So, there you have 10 essential salsa recipes. You can see how easy they are to make. From now on you’ll never be stuck for a quick an easy way to show off your culinary skills. Have fun experimenting with a variety of ingredients, and try new and different salsa recipes. Remember to chop things up small and just play with combinations until you get the balance right. Do you have any delicious, original salsa recipes to share? In anyone has their own essential salsa recipe, please post it. Top Photo Credit: data.whicdn.com