Hi there! Salsa can be quite healthy when prepared the right way.
Salsa will only do this if it is used in replacement of a sauce containing more fat, such as a creamy tomato sauce. If it is just added to a sauce containing, say 15g of fat, it will still contain 15g of fat, but just decrease the fat percentage.
Salsa can increase the amount of...
As I said, salsa can be healthy when prepared in a certain way. Therefore, salsa could increase the amount of vitamin C and fibre, as homemade salsas contain fresh fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes and onions.
Doritos Salsa? You might want to think again...
Salsa which is shop-bought is often heavily processed and has added ingredients to preserve it. This means that salsa often has a lot of salt and calories in it. So in this case, salsa can increase the amount of salt and calories in a dish. Watch out!
You might want to watch this video on how to make a fresh salsa - one without all the added salt!