This Hot Cherry Salsa recipe combines the sweet flavor of cherries with hot peppers, giving it a sweet and savory kick with every bite. Perfect when served with chips, or alongside grilled pork chops!
Nothing says summer quite like cherries! They’ve been popping up everywhere around here the past few weeks and my family hasn’t been able to get enough of them. Sweet and juicy, these babies are in their prime right now and are great for pies, cakes, or just eating straight from the bowl.
But, as much as I love cherries and the many wonderful delicacies that can be made from them, anyone who knows me knows I favor salty over sweet any day of the week. Enter this Cherry Salasa Recipe!
What I Love About This Salsa
- So fast and easy! This salsa takes minutes to throw together. Or, you can make ahead and let the flavors marinate prior to serving, which makes this dish pop even more!
- All fresh ingredients. There's literally NOTHING bad in this salsa. Super healthy produce, no added salt, it's a great app for those looking for something on the lighter site.
- It's versatile. I love this salsa with homemade tortilla chips, but it works equally well with grilled meats, chicken, fish, or in many Mexican dishes like tacos and enchiladas.
- The taste. This cherry salsa just tastes like summer and is a nice break from your typical tomato-based salsas. I love the tangy zing of the cherries combined with the spiciness of the hot peppers.
How To Make This Fruit Salsa
This fruit salsa is gorgeous when it is assembled, and it couldn’t be easier to throw together. The sweetness of the cherries is countered with the bite of the jalapeno and onions, and the cilantro brings a freshness that makes this your next summer go-to side.
- Start by washing and pitting your cherries. If you find this task cumbersome, I highly recommend a cherry pitter. It makes the process so much easier!
- Chop the cilantro, green onions, peppers, and garlic clove.
- Seed and chop the jalapeno (note - if you're after extra spice, you can leave some of the seeds in.
- Mix everything together in a bowl, add some lemon juice, and toss to combine.
So quick and easy and the perfect thing to whip up when you need a last-minute app.
What To Serve With Hot Cherry Salsa
Cherries are such a versatile fruit, this salsa goes well with lots of dishes!
- Tortilla chips
- Grilled pork
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled fish
- Alongside a soft cheese, like brie and some pita chips
- On chicken tacos or enchiladas
If you try this Cherry Salsa Recipe, let me know what you think in the comments below. And don't forget to tag me on Instagram!
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- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Roasted Garlic
- Apple Chips With Maple Tahini Dip
- Chunky Guacamole Recipe
- Fig Cream Cheese And Honey Toasts
- Pear And Cheddar Hand Pies
- Popcorn For Dinner
Cherry Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and chopped
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup cilantro
- 4 green onions
- 1 jalapeno
- 2 small orange sweet peppers
- 1 clove of garlic
Instructions
- Pit and chop the cherries (a cherry pitter makes this soooo much easier!).
- Chop the cilantro, green onions, peppers and garlic
- Seed and chop the jalapeño.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Enjoy with chips, on tacos, or as a side to grilled pork, fish or chicken.
Did you try this recipe? Tell me what you think!