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Cherry Salsa Recipe

This vibrant Cherry Salsa recipe, adapted from Romney Steele's "Plum Gorgeous" (local paper), bursts with sweet and spicy flavor! Fresh, juicy cherries dance with zesty jalapeño, a touch of honey, and warm cinnamon. Perfect as a topping for grilled chicken, turkey, or pork, this salsa is guaranteed to impress. Make it for your next BBQ or summer gathering!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 168.5 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cherry Salsa

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How to Make Cherry Salsa

  1. Gently pit 2 cups of fresh sweet cherries. Roughly chop the cherries.
  2. Finely dice 1/2 medium red onion.
  3. Remove the seeds and finely mince 1 jalapeño pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cherries, red onion, jalapeño, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  5. Stir in the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Add 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional, toasted for enhanced flavor).
  8. Gently toss to combine all ingredients. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 15 minutes before serving for best results.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g

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