Mango-Papaya Salsa

Prep: 20 min., Chill: 3 hr. Wrapped in papery brown husks, tomatillos look like small green tomatoes, but their pulp is firm rather than juicy and peppered with tiny seeds. Frequently used in Southwestern cooking, they bring a refreshing citrus taste to recipes.

Yield: Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients

• 6  fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 3  mangoes, chopped
• 1  papaya, chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  small red onion, chopped
• 1/2  cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

1. Chop tomatillos. Stir together tomatillos, mangoes, and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 3 hours.