Description
This fresh and vibrant cherry salsa combines sweet cherries, zesty lime, and spicy jalapeño for a flavorful twist on traditional salsa. Perfect as a dip, topping for grilled meats, or a colorful addition to a cheese board. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries: Pit and chop cherries into small pieces for optimal flavor blending.
- Dice the vegetables: Finely dice the red bell pepper, mince the jalapeño, and chop the red onion. Add them to a mixing bowl.
- Add cilantro: Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Season the salsa: Add lime juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine and rest: Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy with tortilla chips, grilled meats, tacos, or a cheese platter.
Notes
- For extra heat: Add more jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- For a milder taste: Omit jalapeño or replace it with sweet bell pepper.
- For a tropical touch: Mix in diced mango or pineapple.
- For depth: Add minced garlic or a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- For a fresh twist: Substitute basil or mint for cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips & Salsas
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: fusion
Keywords: cherry salsa, fruit salsa recipe, summer salsa, cherry recipes, spicy cherry salsa