Orange Salsa Verde

Of all the foods I love, Mexican cuisine is right up there at the top of the list. So many things to love about it; all the different peppers used, slow cooked meats, cheeses, tortillas…but I really love how versatile salsas and picos can be.

I discovered Salsa Verde (or tomatillo sauce) about 10 years ago at a mexican restaurant. It’s not that I hadn’t seen it before; I just never gave it enough thought to try it. Once I did, it instantly became one of my favorite flavors. I think it’s the tanginess I like so much.

I actually intended on making a classic salsa verde, but once I had my tomatillos prepared I realized I was out of limes. However, thanks to my family’s love of oranges, I had plenty of those, so I thought why not – It’s a citrus, right? It works so well!

Then I googled it and discovered I’m not the first genius to sub orange juice for the lime into this yummy salsa.

I’m still proud of it 😉

Orange Salsa Verde

10 tomatillos, peeled of husks and chopped into chunks

1 large orange, juiced

1 small onion, quartered

1/4 cup pickled jalapenos

Handful of fresh cilantro

1 tbsp salt

Combine everything into a food processor and pulse until desired consistency. Salt to taste.

Feel free to adjust the ingredients however you want. More jalapenos? Sounds good to me! This made a large jar that I’ve kept in my fridge for a couple of weeks, but it’s dwindling!

 Dip with tortilla chips or pour over enchiladas, burritos, or nachos.

Enjoy!

~Dixie Chik~

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