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Tart Chukar Cherry Salsa – Perfect Holiday Treat From The Pacific Northwest


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  • Author: Kurt Winner
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Sweet and spicy cherry salsa, perfect with chips or cream cheese. A festive treat from the Pacific Northwest!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (840 g) jar of locally grown Chukar Cherries brand sour cherry pie/cobbler filling
  • 0.5 - 0.75 Jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed and diced
  • 0.5 Red onion cut into eights
  • 4 Cloves of garlic roughly sliced
  • 4 tbsp cider vinegar
  • Juice of 0.5 lime
  • 0.25 - 0.5 cups (60 - 118 ml) fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Pour the entire contents of the cobbler filling into a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Place the garlic, lime juice, jalapeno salt, and vinegar in a food processor and blend until the garlic is fully incorporated. Add cilantro if desired and blend further.
  3. Add the onion and pulse until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
  4. Pour the mixture into the cobbler filling and gently stir.
  5. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Notes

  • If Chukar Cherries are unavailable, substitute another high-quality sour cherry pie filling.
  • For a smoother salsa, remove the skins from the red onion before processing.
  • Store leftover salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 1