This Easy Apple Salsa is a delightful treat any time of the year. Sweet and savory with a touch of heat, it is refreshing and brings brightness to any meal.
Aren’t they gorgeous!
Though it is tempting to throw a lot of ingredients into salsas, keep it simple and let the beauty of the apples shine! And be sure to use the best apples you can find, preferably crisp and juicy with a tangy-tart taste, they pair beautifully with the savory components of onions, jalapenos, and bell peppers.
I love the freshness of this Easy Apple Salsa and the way it enhances anything you add it to. Today I pared it with Green Chile Pork Tacos but it would be great with chicken or fish tacos too. You could also serve it over pan-seared chops or alongside grilled meats. Don’t you love its versatility!
This took about 15 minutes to assemble – so quick and easy! Use a sharp paring knife for mincing and a chef’s knife for chopping and you will have everything ready in no time.
Delicious as a side dish too!
Make your taco filling a day or two ahead giving the flavors time to meld – and you can have your fixin’s ready in a flash! If you use gluten-free corn tortillas, your whole meal will be gluten-free without anyone knowing. It is so delicious that everyone will be asking for seconds!
I hope you make this Easy Apple Salsa soon and enjoy it as much as The Artist and I did. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Ingredients needed for Easy Apple Salsa:
- Limes, honey, oil, chili powder, fresh apples
- Red bell pepper, green onions, salt and pepper
PRO Tip:
Gluten-free corn tortillas (watch out for wheat as an ingredient!) can be delicate. I’ve found that steaming them in the microwave for about 30 seconds gives you hot, pliable tortillas, perfect for making tacos!
PRO Tip:
Be sure that all the apple pieces are covered with the lime juice mixture to keep them from browning.
How to make Easy Apple Salsa:
- Whisk together the lime juice, honey, oil, and chili powder; taste and adjust with more honey or lime juice as needed
- Combine the apples, bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños in a medium bowl; pour the dressing over the top and toss until evenly coated, then taste and add salt and pepper as desired
- I served this apple salsa with pork tacos but it would be delicious with chicken or fish tacos too, or alongside grilled meats and poultry
PRO Tip:
Heating the limes 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave oven and then rolling them under your palm on the counter before cutting will give you much more juice! It helps break down the membranes, releasing more juice naturally. This trick works for all citrus fruits.
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Gluten-Free Tips:
The salsa is naturally gluten-free, but be sure to use certified gluten-free tortillas to make the tacos. Mission brand has gluten-free corn tortillas that we enjoy.
All recommended ingredients are gluten-free as of the writing of this article. Always check to be sure the products haven’t changed and are still safe to consume.
Easy Apple Salsa with Pork Tacos (Gluten-Free)
This Easy Apple Salsa is a delightful treat any time of the year! Sweet and savory with a touch of heat, it is refreshing and brings brightness to any meal. Chunky and spicy, this apple salsa is a beautiful accompaniment to your tacos or a healthy side dish. I served it this time with pork but it would be equally good with chicken or fish tacos too.
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 to 2 limes *
- 1 tbsp honey, or to taste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp gluten-free chili powder, optional
- 1-1/2 cups fresh apple cubes
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil and chili powder. Taste and adjust with more honey or lime juice as needed.
- Combine the apples, bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos in a medium bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Toss together until evenly coated. Be sure all the apple pieces are coated with the lime dressing to keep them from browning. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- I served this salsa with Green Chile Pork Tacos made in the Instant Pot, but it would be great with chicken or fish tacos too.
Recipe found at www.theheritagecook.com
Notes
* 15 seconds in the microwave oven and rolling the limes under your palm on the counter before slicing and juicing will give you much more juice!
The salsa is naturally gluten-free, but be sure to use certified gluten-free tortillas to make the tacos. Mission brand has gluten-free corn tortillas. I like to place the tortillas between two plates in the microwave and heat them for 30 seconds. They steam and become soft and flexible.
All recommended ingredients are gluten-free as of the writing of this article. Always check to be sure the products haven’t changed and are still safe to consume.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 10gProtein: 0g
The nutritional information for recipes on this site is calculated by online tools and is merely an estimate.
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