How to Make Ground Cherry Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique twist on traditional salsa, then look no further than ground cherry salsa. This tangy and slightly sweet salsa is the perfect way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're serving it with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled chicken, this salsa is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Ground cherries, also known as husk cherries or cape gooseberries, are small, yellow-orange fruits that are encased in a papery husk. They have a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ limes, juiced, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup ground cherries, husked and halved
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • ½ finely chopped seeded cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, or more to taste
  • 1 dash passion fruit-jalapeno fruit vinegar (optional)
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix lime juice and red onion together in a bowl and let stand stand for about 5 minutes, as this mellows the raw onion taste.
  • Add ground cherries, cherry tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, cucumber, cilantro, vinegar, and salt to the bowl and mix well. Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Nutrition

    29 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 42mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 136mg