Apple Salsa with Cilantro and Lime
1 cup chopped red apples
1⁄4 cup chopped red onion
1⁄4 cup minced Anaheim chile
1⁄2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and
minced* (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
*Jalapeño peppers can sting and irr itate
the skin, so wear rubber gloves when
handling peppers and do not touch eyes.
Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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