This isn’t the first time I’ve dappled in a salsa featuring fruit. There’s the ever-popular fruit salsa served with cinnamon pita chips and that time I topped salmon with a tomato peach salsa. In both cases, the salsa was more sweet than savory. This blueberry salsa broke the mold a little bit. You think blueberries, you think sweet, right? Add an entire jalapeno and suddenly you’ve got spicy blueberry salsa! Amazingly, the original recipe called for TWO whole jalapenos. I mistakenly only picked up one from the store, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise…our mouths were fiery enough with the addition of one!
Personally, I loved the sweet and spicy combo happening here. Each bite was simultaneously hot and cool, further tempered by the salty crunch of tortilla chips. This is best made ahead of time to let the flavors mingle, and leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for a few days. We ate this as an appetizer with chips, but you could also use it atop some grilled chicken or fish! 
Blueberry Salsa
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A vibrant and spicy blueberry salsa with a kick from jalapeños, perfect for pairing with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh blueberries
- 1 cup whole fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh blueberries, 1 cup whole fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 seeded and minced jalapeño pepper, 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
- For best flavor, cover and chill the salsa for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Notes
This salsa is best made ahead of time to let the flavors meld. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for a few days. If you prefer a milder salsa, reduce the amount of jalapeño. Try using this salsa as a topping for grilled chicken or fish for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
