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Fresh Cherry Salsa

8 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 15MINS

Fresh Cherry Salsa

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This vibrant fresh cherry salsa is a sweet and spicy summer favorite made with juicy cherries, jalapeño, lime, and herbs. Perfect as a dip or a bold topping for grilled meats, it's the ultimate seasonal twist on classic salsa. Ready in 15 minutes—no cooking required!
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This vibrant fresh cherry salsa is a sweet and spicy summer favorite made with juicy cherries, jalapeño, lime, and herbs. Perfect as a dip or a bold topping for grilled meats, it's the ultimate seasonal twist on classic salsa. Ready in 15 minutes—no cooking required!
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Mandy at SideChef
I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).

15MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
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Cherry
1 cup
Cherry
Jalapeño Pepper
1
Small Jalapeño Pepper
remove seeds for less heat
Lime
1
Lime, juiced
Honey
1/2 tsp
Honey
for balance
optional
Salt
1 pinch

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
29
Fat
0.2 g
Protein
0.6 g
Carbs
7.5 g
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I’m Mandy, a foodie from Germany and I'm all about delicious bites. My motto? Life’s too short to skip dessert (especially when cookies are involved).

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Pit and finely chop the Cherry (1 cup), then add them to a medium bowl.
step 2
Finely dice the Jalapeño Pepper (1) and Red Onion (1/4). Add them to the bowl with the cherries.
step 3
Chop Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) and juice the Lime (1). Add both to the cherry mixture along with the Honey (1/2 tsp) (if using), and gently stir to combine.
step 4
Season with Salt (1 pinch) and Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch). Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
step 5
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Delicious as a dip with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos!
step 5 Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Delicious as a dip with chips or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
BBQ
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Salad
Summer
Spreads & Dips
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