Zesty Green Apple Salsa
This refreshing Zesty Green Apple Salsa brings a vibrant twist to your appetizer game. The crispness of green apples is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of apple juice, the crunch of fresh poblano chiles, and the kick from red onion. Ideal as a chilled dip for tortilla chips, it also pairs wonderfully with grilled salmon, pork, or lamb. For a quick warm-up, simply sauté the salsa in a pan before serving over your favorite meat or fish dish. This salsa is not just a condiment; it's a burst of flavor that will enliven any meal!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Apple juice
1/4 cup (none)
Green apples
2 cups (peeled, cored, and diced)
Red onion
1/2 cup (chopped)
Poblano chile
1/2 cup (seeded and diced)
Fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon (minced)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (none)
Fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon (none)
Seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon (none)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Green Apple Salsa?
It is a refreshing fruit salsa that combines crisp green apples, poblano chiles, and red onion for a vibrant appetizer or condiment.
How many ingredients are in the Zesty Green Apple Salsa recipe?
The recipe consists of 8 ingredients: apple juice, green apples, red onion, poblano chile, fresh oregano, sugar, fresh lime juice, and seasoned rice wine vinegar.
What can I serve with Zesty Green Apple Salsa?
It is ideal as a dip for tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled salmon, pork, or lamb.
Should the salsa be served cold?
Yes, it is traditionally served as a chilled dip, but it can also be sautéed and served warm.
How do I prepare the green apples for this salsa?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces.
What kind of onion is best for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped red onion to provide a nice kick and color.
Is the poblano chile spicy?
Poblano chiles are generally mild, offering a crunch and subtle flavor rather than intense heat.
How should I prepare the poblano chile?
The poblano chile should be seeded and diced before being added to the mixture.
What kind of vinegar is used in this recipe?
The recipe specifically uses seasoned rice wine vinegar.
Can I serve this salsa warm?
Yes, you can quickly sauté the salsa in a pan before serving it over meat or fish.
Does this recipe include any added sugar?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 tablespoon of sugar to balance the tartness of the apples and lime.
What type of herb provides the seasoning?
Fresh oregano, specifically 1/2 teaspoon of minced leaves, is used.
How much apple juice is required?
You will need 1/4 cup of apple juice for this salsa.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy and fresh appetizer option.
What provides the citrus flavor in the salsa?
One tablespoon of fresh lime juice is used to add a zesty citrus note.
Can I use this as a condiment for fish?
Absolutely, it is recommended to be served over grilled salmon.
Is this a quick recipe to make?
Yes, it is categorized with the 'quick' tag, meaning it is fast to assemble once ingredients are chopped.
How much green apple do I need?
The recipe requires 2 cups of diced green apples.
What is the texture of the Zesty Green Apple Salsa?
It is characterized by the crispness of the apples and the crunch of the fresh poblano chiles.
Is this salsa gluten-free?
Based on the ingredients listed (fruit, vegetables, juice, and vinegar), it is naturally gluten-free.
Can I use bottled lime juice?
While fresh lime juice is specified for the best flavor, bottled can be used in a pinch.
What category does this recipe fall into?
It is primarily categorized as an appetizer or a dip.
Does this recipe contain cholesterol?
No, the nutritional data indicates that it contains no cholesterol.
How much red onion is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped red onion.
What makes this salsa 'zesty'?
The combination of fresh lime juice, seasoned rice wine vinegar, and red onion creates a zesty flavor profile.
Can I use this salsa for pork dishes?
Yes, it pairs very well with grilled pork.
Is this recipe vegan-friendly?
Yes, all the listed ingredients are plant-based.
Can I use this salsa for lamb?
Yes, the recipe description notes that it pairs wonderfully with lamb.
How do the flavors balance in this dish?
The sweetness of apple juice and sugar balances the tart green apples and the mild heat of the poblano and onion.
What is the primary fruit in this recipe?
The primary fruit used is green apple.