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Yellow Tomato and Tomatillo Salsa
This delicious tomatillo and tomato salsa will be the talk of the party. First, it is beautiful to look at. The green of the tomatillos and the yellow of the tomatoes make a beautiful presentation. Next, you really get to enjoy the fresh, citrus-like flavor of the tomatillos. They are refreshing and bright. The tomatoes add a nice sweetness to the salsa that gives depth and dimension. Try and get tomatoes at the height of ripeness if you can to get the best flavor. If you do not grow them yourself, check out your local farmers' market or the supermarket best known for its organic produce. They are more likely to have local tomatoes.
This is a mild salsa, so most people will find it perfectly fine. If you are a person who enjoys more kick to their salsa, however, you can always add more jalapenos, add some Serranos or even some Tabasco sauce to the recipe. Season it to your taste. It is not hard to raise the heat level if you like it hot. Likewise, if you do not care for tomatoes, you can substitute yellow bell peppers and have another marvelous salsa.
Serve this delicious salsa with your enchiladas, tacos, grilled fish or you can set it out with a big bowl of chips. It is simple to put together, so it makes a terrific dish to take to parties and potlucks. Put it in a clear bowl to really showcase its beauty. This tomatillo tomato salsa really makes a nice statement with its bright colors. It will stand out and be noticed on the most crowded table.
Tomatillo and Tomato Salsa
Ingredients -
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and finely chopped
4 vine-ripened large yellow tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Combine the oil, tomatillos, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and cilantro. Salt to taste.
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight for the best results.
Serve with chips.
(Makes 6 cups)
