Description
Brighten your summer gatherings with this vibrant cherry salsa that combines the sweetness of fresh cherries with zesty lime and a hint of spice. This quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect addition to tacos, grilled meats, or as a refreshing dip for chips. With its stunning colors and irresistible flavors, this cherry salsa is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries, then dice them into small pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion and jalapeño pepper (removing seeds if desired).
- In a bowl, combine the diced cherries, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and add a pinch of salt; mix gently until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeño. For an extra twist, consider adding diced mango or a pinch of cumin for depth.