Apple Chipotle Salsa Southwest Recipe

Spice up your next quesadilla or burrito with this vibrant Apple Chipotle Salsa Southwest! Inspired by the 1997 vegetarian cookbook classic, Vegetarian Planet, this 10-minute recipe blends sweet apples with smoky chipotle peppers for a flavor explosion. Perfect as a quick weeknight side or a flavorful topping, this salsa is guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 33.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Chipotle Salsa Southwest

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How to Make Apple Chipotle Salsa Southwest

  1. Finely dice 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji).
  2. Remove seeds and finely mince 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to your spice preference).
  3. Finely chop 1/2 red onion.
  4. Roughly chop 1/2 cup cilantro.
  5. Combine the diced apple, minced chipotle peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lime juice, salt, or chipotle peppers for desired flavor.
  9. Serve immediately or chill for later use. The flavors will meld beautifully over time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g