Fresh Apple Salsa Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🥣 Yield: About 2 cups
Ingredients:
- 2 tart apples
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 Anaheim chili
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Prepare Apples: Begin by thoroughly washing the apples. Then, cut them and remove the cores while leaving the skin intact.
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Dice Apples: Cut the apples into 1/4-inch cubes. This size ensures a nice texture for your salsa.
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Combine with Lime Juice: In a mixing bowl, toss the diced apples with the freshly squeezed lime juice. This adds a refreshing citrusy flavor and prevents browning of the apples. Set aside for now.
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Prep Anaheim Chili: Cut the Anaheim chili in half lengthwise, and carefully remove the seeds and white ribs. These parts contain most of the chili’s heat, so removing them will give your salsa a milder flavor.
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Slice Chili: Once deseeded, slice the chili into thin slices. Adjust the thickness according to your preference for spice level.
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Mix Ingredients: Add the sliced Anaheim chili to the bowl with the apples and lime juice. Then, finely dice the onion and chop the cilantro. Add these to the bowl as well.
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Add Walnuts and Ginger: Chop the walnuts into small pieces and finely mince the fresh ginger. Incorporate these into the salsa mixture for added texture and flavor complexity.
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Season with Salt: Sprinkle salt over the salsa mixture according to taste. The salt enhances the flavors of all the ingredients and helps meld them together.
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Thoroughly Mix: Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed throughout the salsa. Take care not to mash the apples while mixing.
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Serve: Your fresh apple salsa is now ready to enjoy! Serve it immediately as a vibrant side dish or accompaniment to various dishes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 300.5
- Fat: 19.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 297.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.7g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 18.4g
- Protein: 5.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Variations: Feel free to customize this salsa to your taste preferences. You can adjust the amount of chili for more or less heat, or add additional ingredients like diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, for optimal freshness and texture, it’s best enjoyed shortly after making.
