Zesty Cherry Salsa

Natural Chef Melissa Shaffer
Enjoy cherry season with this fresh salsa, served on top of your favorite grilled protein, on tacos or crostinis, or as a snack with chips!
Course Appetizer, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Cherries pitted and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Red onion diced
  • 1  jalapeno minced (or hotter pepper of choice)
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp mint chopped
  • 1-2 limes zest and juice, to taste
  • ½ tsp sea salt plus more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine cherries, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and mint in a medium bowl.
  • Add lime zest, lime juice, and salt to taste. Flavor should be bright and balanced with sweetness from the cherries and acidity from the lime.
  • Place in a quart jar and allow flavors to blend in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.