Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted and diced cherries (about 12 large cherries)
- ½ cup diced shallot (about 1 large shallot)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dice the cherries.
- Combine cherries, shallot, cilantro, and basil in a bowl.
- Add finely chopped jalapeño.
- Mix in lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Let the salsa sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor.
Adjust jalapeño to control spice level.
Fresh herbs enhance the flavor more than dried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0