Description
This cherry salsa is a vibrant and refreshing addition to any summer gathering. Combining juicy cherries with zesty lime, crunchy red onion, and a hint of jalapeño creates an irresistible blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for pairing with tortilla chips, grilled meats, or as a delightful topping for tacos, this easy-to-make salsa will impress your guests and elevate your next barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Pit and chop the cherries into small pieces.
- Finely dice the red onion.
- Remove seeds from the jalapeño and chop it finely.
- In a medium bowl, combine cherries, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro; stir gently until mixed.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salt; toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg