Description
Elevate your summer gatherings with this vibrant cherry salsa, a delightful blend of juicy cherries, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for barbecues or cozy nights in, adding a burst of color and flavor to any dish. Serve it with tortilla chips, grilled chicken, or as a topping for tacos—your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash the cherries thoroughly, remove stems and pits, then chop them into small pieces.
- Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cherries, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño. Mix gently until well combined.
- Add salt gradually while tasting until the flavors are balanced.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with tortilla chips or atop grilled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg