There are many different kinds of salsas that significantly depart from traditional Mexican recipes. There are still however, only two major types; the cooked and uncooked. Grilling or sauteing salsa ingredients like tomatoes will bring out the natural sugars and enhance the flavor and aroma. Cooking also effectively merges the flavors from the different ingredients. Many people still prefer fresh, raw salsas. It seems they have good reason to. Although fresh salsas may not be as flavorful as cooked salsas, they are still tasty, especially if matched with the right dish.