Charred Tomatillo & Orange Salsa

Name: Charred Tomatillo & Orange Salsa
Ingredients: 2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 large Roma tomato; 1 small onion, halved; 1/2 orange, peeled and halved; 1 small serrano chile; 2 tsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil; 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp.)

Grilling the veggies gives this salsa a deeper flavor and a hint of smokiness. Charring the orange balances out its sweetness.

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Publish date:: Jul 5, 2018

tomatillo orange salsa — Photography by Maggie Shannon

Recipe by Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins


Start to Finish: 30 minutes	Servings: Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

2 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 large Roma tomato
1 small onion, halved
1/2 orange, peeled and halved
1 small serrano chile
2 tsp. grapeseed or vegetable oil
2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp.)

Preparation

Heat a grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the tomatillos, tomato, onion, orange quarters, chile, and oil. Grill until charred in spots, 5 to 8 minutes for the orange quarters and chile and 8 to 10 minutes for the tomatillos, tomato, and onion. Transfer to a cutting board. Coarsely chop. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Pour into a bowl. Mix in the cilantro and lime juice. Let cool. Season the salsa with salt.