Description
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this cherry salsa is a delightful mix of sweet cherries, zesty lime, and a hint of jalapeño heat. Perfect for summer gatherings, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or tortilla chips, making it an irresistible addition to any meal. This easy-to-make salsa will have your guests asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the cherries under cold water. Pit and chop them into small pieces.
- Finely mince the red onion and jalapeño pepper. Combine them in a bowl with the chopped cherries.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and add coarsely chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Gently fold all ingredients until well combined. Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg