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Salsa Verde o Roja Cruda

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bowl of vibrant green salsa made with tomatillos
Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

When tomatoes are at their best, we recommend making the salsa roja. During the rest of the year (even in winter), tomatillos still have plenty of flavor and can be your go-to salsa base.

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