Best 11 Tomatillo Or Green Tomato Apple Salsa Recipes

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**Salsa, a staple condiment in Mexican cuisine, bursts with vibrant flavors and adds a refreshing tang to various dishes. Made from fresh ingredients, salsa brings together the zesty flavors of tomatillo or green tomatoes, crisp apples, and a medley of spices. This versatile sauce can elevate simple tacos, burritos, and nachos, or serve as a flavorful accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or tortilla chips. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy kick, our collection of tomatillo and green tomato apple salsa recipes offers a range of options to suit your taste buds.**


**Our first recipe, "Tomatillo Salsa Verde," captures the essence of traditional Mexican salsa. With a blend of tomatillos, serrano peppers, cilantro, and onions, this salsa delivers a balanced combination of heat and freshness. For those who enjoy a milder salsa, "Green Tomato Salsa" offers a delightful alternative, using green tomatoes instead of tomatillos. The sweetness of the green tomatoes pairs perfectly with the tangy flavors of lime juice and cilantro.**


**If you're looking for a salsa with a unique twist, "Apple Salsa" is a must-try. This recipe combines the tartness of apples with the savory flavors of tomatillos and jalapeños, creating a salsa that's both sweet and spicy. And for those who love a smoky and robust salsa, "Roasted Tomatillo Salsa" is the perfect choice. Roasting the tomatillos intensifies their flavor, resulting in a salsa with a deep and complex taste profile.**


**No matter your preference, our collection of tomatillo and green tomato apple salsa recipes has something for everyone. With easy-to-follow instructions and a variety of flavor combinations, these salsas are sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect salsa for your next fiesta or gathering.**

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden. -Vanessa Moon, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium green pepper
1 serrano pepper
5 medium green tomatoes or 5 large tomatillos, husked
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place in a bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes., Using tongs, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tomatoes; cool slightly. Peel and finely chop tomatoes; place in a large bowl., Remove skin, stems and seeds from charred peppers. Finely chop peppers; add to tomatoes. Stir in onion and garlic., Place all remaining ingredients except chips in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add to tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED APPLE AND TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     Sauce     Side     Roast     Cinco de Mayo     Apple     Healthy     Tomatillo     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
3 green apples, such as Granny Smith, quartered
1/2 medium white onion
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 jalapeño chile, stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • 2 Put the tomatillos, 2 of the apples, the onion, garlic, and jalapeño chile on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes.
  • 3 Peel the garlic, then transfer all of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4 Chop the remaining apple into 1/4-inch cubes and stir into the salsa before serving.

ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound tomatillos (about 12), husked and rinsed
2 Granny Smith apples, quartered
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed
1/2 white onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, jalapenos and onion on a baking sheet; toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Let the roasted vegetable mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Puree the roasted vegetable mixture and cilantro in a blender until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.

FRESH TOMATO AND GREEN APPLE SALSA



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Fresh, light, and packed with flavor, this salsa is always a hit. Leftovers are great on grilled meat, or in a cold cut sandwich.

Provided by simplekm

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 cup chopped Granny Smith apples
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chiles, seeds removed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, apples, cucumber, corn, bell pepper, green onion, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno chiles, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed
5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly chopped
Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Salt

Steps:

  • Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
  • For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For the Roasted version:
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

TOMATILLO SALSA (GREEN SALSA)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters
2 - 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, cut in half
1/2 cup cold water
2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In blender place tomatillos, jalapenos and water. Puree until just chunky. Add remaining ingredients and puree about 2 minutes more, or until no large chunks remain. This salsa keeps in the refrigerator, in a covered container, about 3 days.

GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield about 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 small white onion, quartered
1 serrano chile pepper, stemmed and halved lengthwise
3 cloves garlic
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated
Kosher salt
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatillos, onion, serrano (including the seeds), garlic, cilantro stems and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Add enough water to just cover the vegetables and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the tomatillos are tender and slightly darkened, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the vegetables to a blender with a slotted spoon; reserve the cooking water. Add the cilantro leaves and puree until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking water if the salsa is too thick. Let sit 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Add lime juice and salt to taste.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces (5 to 6 medium) tomatillos, husked and rinsed
Fresh hot green chiles, to taste (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno), stemmed
5 or 6 sprigs fresh cilantro (thick stems removed), roughly chopped
Scant 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Salt

Steps:

  • Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
  • For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
  • For the Roasted version:
  • Preheat a broiler.
  • Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

GREEN TOMATO (OR TOMATILLO) SALSA



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Try this one. It's from National Center for Home Food Preservation. It's a great way to use up those green tomatoes at the end of the season. Note: I do not peel the green tomatoes or the peppers. This is great for enchiladas or burritos.

Provided by cando

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups tomatillos, chopped (or green tomatoes)
1 1/2 cups green chilies, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped (or other hot peppers)
4 cups onions, chopped
1 cup lemon juice, bottled bottled or 1 cup lime juice, bottled
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin (optional)
3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves (optional)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Caution: Wear plastic or rubber gloves and do not touch your face while handling or cutting hot peppers. If you do not wear gloves, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching your face or eyes.
  • Preparing Tomatillos: Remove the dry outer husks from tomatillos; wash thoroughly. They do not need to be peeled or seeded.
  • Preparing Peppers: The skin of long green chiles may be tough and can be removed by heating the peppers. Usually when peppers are finely chopped, they do not need to be skinned. If you choose to peel chiles, slit each pepper along the side to allow steam to escape. Peel using one of these two methods:.
  • Oven or broiler method to blister skins - Place chiles in a hot oven (400°F) or broiler for 6 to 8 minutes until skins blister.
  • Range-top method to blister skins - Cover hot burner (either gas or electric) with heavy wire mesh. Place peppers on burner for several minutes until skins blister.
  • To peel, after blistering skins, place peppers in a pan and cover with a damp cloth. (This will make peeling the peppers easier.) Cool several minutes; slip off skins. Discard seeds and chop.
  • The peppers do not need to be peeled, but seeds are often removed.
  • Hot Pack: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir frequently over high heat until mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2O minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle hot into clean, hot pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids.
  • Process pints for 15 minutes in a BWB.
  • Note: You may use green tomatoes in this recipe or tomatillos.
  • Important: The only other change you can safely make in this salsa recipe is to change the amount of spices and herbs. Do not alter the proportions of vegetables to acid and tomatoes because it might make the salsa unsafe. Do not substitute vinegar for the lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1405, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 14.5, Protein 3.9

QUICK GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA



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I make this tangy, versatile tomatillo salsa to accompany a range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. It's always great with shrimp and fish, and it's my go-to salsa for tacos with chicken in the filling, and with vegetables like potatoes and greens, summer squash and corn. I roast the tomatillos under the broiler before blending them to get a deep, toasty flavor. You can also roast the chiles if you want a deeper roasted-spicy flavor, as opposed to grassy-spicy flavor. If you wish to roast the chiles alongside the tomatillos, place the whole chiles on the baking sheet, too; they will be done faster than the tomatillos, only a minute or two on each side. Once they're cool enough to handle, peel and stem them, and coarsely chop, then proceed with the recipe.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
2 to 4 jalapeño or serrano chiles, to taste, coarsely chopped (and seeded, if you would like a milder salsa)
1/4 cup chopped white or yellow onion, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved (optional)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, positioning a rack at the highest setting under the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place tomatillos on top, stem side down. Broil 2 to 5 minutes, until charred on one side. Turn tomatillos over and broil 2 to 5 minutes longer, until charred. Transfer tomatillos to a blender, tipping in any juice that may have accumulated on the foil.
  • Add chiles, onions, garlic (if using), cilantro and 1/4 cup water to blender and blend to a coarse purée. Transfer to a bowl and thin out as desired with water. Taste and adjust salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 42, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 302 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

TOMATILLO SALSA



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Dare to deviate from tomato salsa and try this tomatillo-based version for a deliciously addictive change of pace. It's fantastic on its own with tortilla chips or served as a condiment alongside a variety of meats. -Lori Kostecki, Wausau, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tomatillos, husked
1 medium tomato, quartered
1 small onion, cut into chunks
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tomatillos. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain., Place the tomatillos, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and seasonings in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: For the best flavor, use tomatillos or green tomatoes that are firm and have no blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness and gives the salsa a smoky flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh cilantro and mint add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salsa.
  • Don't overcook the salsa: The salsa should be cooked just until the tomatoes are softened and the flavors have melded together.
  • Serve the salsa immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: The salsa will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

This tomatillo or green tomato apple salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. It can also be served as a dip with tortilla chips or vegetables. The salsa is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

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