Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of this cherry salsa, where juicy cherries meet zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a unique topping for grilled meats, this easy-to-make salsa is sure to impress your guests. Just a few simple ingredients come together to create an explosion of taste that’s both refreshing and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, then chop them into small pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper. Remember to wash your hands after handling the spicy pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cherries, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir again to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping on grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg