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Sweet and Savory Chunky Cherry Salsa
In case you have never tried it before, cherry salsa is really something special. When cherries are ripe and in season, it is a great time to prepare this tangy, spicy, and delicious dip with some of the abundant supply of cherries.
Though they may not replace tomato salsa anytime soon, this chunky cherry salsa is a great late summer/early autumn salsa, which pairs perfectly with a variety of meat and vegetable dishes as well as on its own as a dip.
Depending on whether fresh cherries are still available in your area when Thanksgiving rolls around, you may even want to try serving this delectable chunky cherry salsa recipe alongside the traditional cranberry sauce, since it is also fantastic with turkey.
Chunky Cherry Salsa
Ingredients -
4 cups cherries (sour or sweet), pitted and coarsely chopped
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (adjust according to taste)
Juice of 1 lime
A pinch of salt
Preparation:
Once you have finished pitting the cherries, which can be something of a chore, then the rest is incredibly easy. Chop the cherries, cilantro, green onions (red onion may be substituted if green onions are unavailable), and jalapeno and combine in a bowl. Add the lime juice and salt and stir well.
Refrigerate this salsa for a couple of hours before you serve it; while this cherry salsa will be excellent even immediately after you've finished preparing it, it will be all the better once the flavors have had a chance to blend for a while. Enjoy with chips - or with anything else!
