This cherry salsa is the perfect sweet and spicy twist on the usual salsa—fresh, bold, and guaranteed to shake things up. You can stick with the fresh red onion and jalapeno, or take it up a notch with pickled red onion and candied jalapeno. Either way, it’s a crowd favorite. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
  
• ½ red onion, finely diced (fresh or pickled)
  
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (fresh or candied)
  
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
  
• Salt, to taste
  

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cherries, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
   
2. Stir everything together and adjust seasoning to taste.
   
3. Serve immediately, or let it chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld together.
   

Serving Ideas:

• Over Pork Tenderloin: This cherry salsa makes a perfect topping for grilled or roasted pork tenderloin. The sweetness of the cherries complements the savory pork beautifully, adding a refreshing burst of flavor.
  
• Tortilla Chips (Bruschetta-style): For a unique twist on traditional chips and salsa, spread a layer of cream cheese on tortilla chips before topping with the cherry salsa. It’s like a salsa-bruschetta combo, but with a creamy, tangy base.
  
• On Sandwiches: Spread cherry salsa on a grilled cheese for a sweet-savory bite, or drizzle it over a turkey sandwich for an extra burst of flavor. Either way, this salsa will take your sandwiches to the next level.
  
• On Turkey Tacos: Top your turkey tacos with cherry salsa for a fresh and tangy contrast to the savory meat. The sweetness of the cherries paired with the spiciness of the jalapeno makes for a dynamic and mouthwatering taco topping.

Cherry Salsa

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ cups fresh cherries pitted and chopped
• ▢ ½ red onion finely diced (fresh or pickled)
• ▢ 1 jalapeno finely chopped (fresh or candied)
• ▢ ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ▢ Salt to taste

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cherries, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
• Stir everything together and adjust seasoning to taste.
• Serve immediately, or let it chill in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld together.