Description

Elevate your taco night with this vibrant cherry salsa, featuring a delightful blend of sweet cherries, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, this salsa brings a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken and fish, and enjoy the colorful explosion of taste!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
1 small red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools (cutting board, knife, mixing bowl). Wash the cherries thoroughly.
Remove stems and pits from cherries; chop into bite-sized pieces.
Finely dice the red onion and jalapeño.
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cherries, diced onions, jalapeños, and minced cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
Drizzle freshly squeezed lime juice over the mixture and stir until combined. Sprinkle salt to taste.
Let the salsa rest for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 60g
Calories: 45
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added sweetness, substitute cherries with peaches or mango. Mix in spices like cumin for an extra flavor twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; enjoy cold.