Cherry Salsa
 Cherry Salsa
 
 
Served with grilled poultry, roast pork or tortilla chips, this spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers.
 
1 1/3 cups    frozen unsweetened tart cherries  
1/4 cup    coarsely chopped dried tart cherries  
1/4 cup    finely chopped red onion  
1 Tbs    chopped fresh or canned jalapeno peppers, or to taste  
1   clove garlic, finely chopped  
1 Tbs    chopped fresh cilantro  
1 tsp    cornstarch  
 
1 Coarsely chop frozen tart cherries. Let cherries thaw and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cherry juice. When cherries are thawed, put drained cherries, dried cherries, onion, jalapenos, garlic and cilantro in a medium saucepan; mix well.
2 In a small container, combine reserved cherry juice and cornstarch; mix until smooth, then stir into cherry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened. Let cool. Serve with tortilla chips and/or cooked chicken or pork.
 
Servings: 4
Yield: 1 cup
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   61.55  
Calories From Fat (5%)   3.13  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.38g   1%  
Saturated Fat 0.06g   0%  
Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%  
Sodium 2.88mg   0%  
Potassium 76.24mg   2%  
Carbohydrates 14.96g   5%  
Dietary Fiber 1.58g   6%  
Sugar 4.72g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 13.38g      
Protein 0.92g   2%  
 
 Recipe Type
Appetizer, Side Dish
 
 Recipe Source

Source: Cherry Marketing Institute

 
     
 

 
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