Apple Pico de Gallo {#YahooFood}

   

When I was in graduate school I became friends with a fellow RD intern whose parents lived in Cabo San Lucas. She invited me and another one of our classmates to go hang out there one summer. I fell in love. Not only is it gorgeous, but the local fruit stands, taco shops and markets add such character to the Mexican town.

 

We stayed for a full month (yes, lucky us!) because her family was kind enough to make room for us, and I have such great memories of going to the market to pick out our produce. Tomatoes, cilantro, onion, lime and peppers were the usual suspects. Coming from Texas, I am used to eating a lot of salsa and pico de gallo but I never really made it until then, well that was over 10 years ago.

Now there are so many fun twists on salsa and this Apple Pico de Gallo, posted by Julia Bainbridge, one of the contributing editors on Yahoo! Food really caught my eye. I love using apples different ways in the fall, especially since we are seeing a lot of them in our CSA box.

Yahoo! Food has an awesome variety of recipes, articles on top food trends, tips on the nest new cooking tools and techniques and other food inspiration. With an all-star team of editors, Yahoo! Food has partnered with some of the best publishers in the business to bring you their expertise and ideas, including Bon Appetit, Epicurious, Food52, Martha Stewart and more.

Of course I had to go with something fresh and healthy but I might make these easy Salted-Toffee Chocolate Squares next! Oh goodness do they sound good!

I love the way Yahoo! Food is set up, it’s on digital magazine, not a blog- the photos pop and there is a variety of intriguing video clips and other articles. You’ve got to check it out! I started salivating when I saw the quick video of the apple pico de gallo recipe and I am SO happy I decided to make it because it’s quite honestly the BEST thing I have eaten in awhile (well besides my grilled veggie sandwich).

I am not exaggerating- the sweet apple, mixed with the tart tomatillos and spicy jalapeño (which I used instead of a serrano) is a winning combo. My new obsession for sure. Move over tomatoes.

   

Apple Pico de Gallo is perfect to eat with chips or serve over fish, chicken or salads.  Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple, fresh, raw salsa….

Go to Yahoo! Food for the exact measurements and rest of the Apple Pico de Gallo recipe.
I just wish I could take credit for this one!

Apple Pico de Gallo Ingredients

Green apple
Diced tomatillos
White onion
Clove garlic
Serrano chile
Sugar
Lime
Lemon
Cilantro leaves
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper  

The only changes I made was that I added extra lime juice and subbed a jalapeño for the serrano pepper. SO SO good.  

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