Easiest Fresh Cherry Salsa Recipe

Today brings the easiest fresh cherry salsa recipe ever.  The cherry and jalapeno combo combines sweet and spicy to make a super flavorful fruit salsa. A no- cooking needed snack that's perfectly paired with any grilled chicken, pork, or beef. Try this with crostini or as a dip with chips.

The Best Cherry Salsa

Cherry Salsa is a summer tribute that is super simple to prepare and full of flavor. This amazing salsa is so versatile and ready in just a few minutes.

It is most definitely the time to enjoy cherry recipes such as my very popular Cherry Chocolate Smoothie which tastes like a decadent Black Forest cake without the calories. Cherry Lime Ice Pop is sugar-free and made with just 2 ingredients.

Ingredients

• Skylar Rae® Cherries: I prefer to use this particular type of cherry for this salsa.  
• Red onion: Shallots or a yellow onion can also be used.
• Jalapeno: A little goes a long way and adds a little kick to the salsa.
• Lime Juice: A nice balance to the jalapeno.
• Basil & Mint leaves: Herbs give great flavor.
• Salt/Pepper

Expert Tips/FAQs

• The easiest way to remove the pits from cherries is by using a cherry pitter. I have an affiliate link below. Very inexpensive and the pitter makes it so easy to make cherry recipes.
• Freeze cherries so you can enjoy this recipe year-round. Here is an easy way to freeze cherries.
• The recipe doesn't use or need sugar. The cherries I use are sweet. If using Bing cherries, you may need to add a sweetener such as honey, sugar, or a low-carb sweetener.
• Cherries are cholesterol-free, high in fiber, and contain a high amount of melatonin which is great for skin complexion.
• Skylar Rae® Cherries are at their best not cooked. They are sweet and would break down very fast. They are great to add to a salad or salsa.

What to pair with fresh cherry salsa:

• Foil wrapped salmon, just leave out the herbs for a perfect pairing.
• Dijon Lime Grilled Chicken is another fantastic choice.
• Grilled Citrus Chicken Kabobs, a yummy combo
• Another great choice is Grilled Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin.

If you like this recipe, you may enjoy these fruit salsas:

Pineapple Mango Salsa

Pico De Gallo

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

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Cherry Pitter: I use this pitter. It is not expensive and it makes removing the pit a breeze.

Food Processor: A must for every kitchen as it makes chopping and dicing a breeze.

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Step by step instructions:

1. Remove pits from the cherries.
2. In a bowl of a food processor, add the cherries, lime juice, lime zest, basil leaves, mint leaves, jalapeno, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve with chips or as I have shown as a topping for any poultry, pork, beef, or shrimp.

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