How to Make Tangy Rhubarb Salsa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rhubarb is a unique and versatile ingredient that is often associated with sweet desserts and baked goods. However, its tangy and tart flavor also makes it the perfect addition to savory dishes, such as this Tangy Rhubarb Salsa. This vibrant and zesty salsa is the perfect way to showcase the delicious flavors of rhubarb while adding a refreshing twist to your favorite dishes.

With its bright pink color and crisp texture, rhubarb is a standout ingredient in this salsa. Combined with fr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced rhubarb
  • 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped - or to taste
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Key lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Stir rhubarb into a large pot of boiling water and cook for 10 seconds. Quickly drain rhubarb and rinse with cold water until cool; transfer rhubarb to a large bowl.
  • Place red onion, green, red, and yellow bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro into a food processor and pulse 3 or 4 times to finely chop; transfer pepper mixture to bowl with rhubarb. Stir in roma tomatoes.
  • Dissolve brown sugar in Key lime juice in a bowl; lightly stir lime juice mixture into rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle salsa with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper and stir salsa again. Refrigerate at least 3 hours to blend flavors.
  • Nutrition

    26 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 392mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 213mg