Sour Cherry Salsa

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Sour Cherry Salsa
45 min.
8
36kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a burst of flavor? This Sour Cherry Salsa is a delightful twist on traditional salsa, perfect for those looking to impress their guests or simply enjoy a refreshing snack. With its vibrant colors and unique combination of ingredients, this salsa is not only visually appealing but also packed with taste.

Imagine the sweet-tartness of fresh or frozen sour cherries mingling with the zesty kick of jalapeño and the aromatic freshness of cilantro. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just craving a light snack, this salsa is versatile enough to serve as an antipasti, starter, or even a topping for your favorite dishes.

What’s more, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive option for all dietary preferences. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch that serves eight people, ensuring there's plenty to go around. Plus, at only 36 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a salsa that will not only satisfy your cravings but also leave your guests raving about your culinary skills. Trust us, once you try this Sour Cherry Salsa, it will become a staple in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 lb cherries fresh sour pitted
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons jalapeno fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. If using fresh cherries, coarsely chop, then stir together with sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. If using frozen cherries, thaw in a small bowl, reserving any juices in bowl, then coarsely chop and stir together with sugar in same bowl. Stir in onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes for flavors to develop.
  2. ·This salsa is best the day it is made but will keep, covered and chilled, 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein5.46%
Fat2.47%
Carbs92.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.89
Glycemic Load
2.46
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6434782694863%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
12.85mg
Pelargonidin
0.11mg
Peonidin
0.64mg
Catechin
1.85mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:35.93kcal
1.8%
Fat:0.11g
0.17%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.13%
Carbohydrates:9.16g
3.06%
Net Carbohydrates:8.1g
2.95%
Sugar:7.28g
8.09%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:145.9mg
6.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.54g
1.09%
Vitamin C:7.85mg
9.51%
Fiber:1.06g
4.26%
Potassium:113.91mg
3.25%
Vitamin K:3µg
2.86%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.03%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.96%
Vitamin A:93.22IU
1.86%
Copper:0.03mg
1.53%
Magnesium:5.91mg
1.48%
Phosphorus:11.51mg
1.15%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.1%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.06%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.04%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.01%
Iron:0.18mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious