Fresh cherries combined with sugar, red onion, jalapeno, and fresh lime juice, seasoned with fresh cilantro and coarse salt. Cherry salsa makes a delicious sauce for grilled chicken, or grilled pork.
Ingredients -
2-1/4 cups Fresh Pitted Sour Cherries
1 tablespoon Sugar
3 tablespoons Finely Chopped Red Onion
1 Large Fresh Jalapeño Chili Pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
Preparation:
1. Chop fresh cherries.
2. In a small bowl, combine cherries with sugar. Stir and set aside for 5 minutes.
3. Add red onion, jalapeño chili peppers, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, and salt.
4. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Salsa Making Tips -
Cherries
Frozen cherries can be substituted for the fresh cherries. Chop the cherries while frozen and thaw completely.
Salsa Making Tips -
Fruit Salsa
Make the salsa 30 minutes before serving. The texture and flavors will be at their best.
