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SOUTHWESTERN CHERRY SALSA

Introducing our delightful Southwestern Cherry Salsa! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this recipe combines the sweetness of fresh cherries with the zing of yellow bell pepper and the kick of red onion. It's like a fiesta in your mouth!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and diced
  • ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to tasteIn a mixing bowl, combine the diced cherries, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cherries, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cherry mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
  4. Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings according to your preference, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
  5. Let the Southwestern cherry salsa sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Serve the salsa as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.