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Best Fruit Salsa (A Sweet-Savory Condiment)

Looking for something different to dress up your meat, chicken, veggies or fish? Try this delicious fruit salsa recipe - it's savory with a hint of sweetness, and as mild or spicy as you like.
Prep Time12 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings (change as needed): 6 -8
Author: Cheryl Avrich

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grapes, green and red, cut in half (or quarters if large), Note 1
  • 2 teaspoon honey (or less if fruit is very sweet)
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon neutral olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (use parsley if you prefer)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger optional
  • red pepper flakes, 1/8-1/4 tsp optional

Instructions

  • MAKE SALSA: Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking. Cover and let sit at room temperature or refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to let flavors blend.
    Serve as a condiment for chicken, meat, vegetables or fish. Or as a topping for fish tacos or wraps.
    Makes about 2 cups/570 grams.

Notes

  1. Substitute other fruits like mango, peaches, melon, pineapple, plums, nectarines. Chop fruit finely or more chunky - up to you.
  2. Variations:
    • Vary the level of heat with chili flakes, chopped jalapeno peppers or hot sauce such as sriracha.
    • Add a splash of orange juice, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar instead of lime. You can also add lemon or lime zest.
    • Substitute the green onions with chives or thinly diced red onion.
    • Add diced avocado.
  3. Ways to use fruit salsa:
    • As a topping or side dish for fish, pork, beef, chicken, and grilled or roasted vegetables.
    • In fish tacos or quesadillas and wraps.
    • With creamy goat cheese or baked brie for an appetizer.
  4. Make Ahead: The fruit salsa can be made 2-3 days ahead (but note that some fruits get a bit watery after a day). Store leftover salsa in an airtight container. 
 
Nutrition values are estimated using grapes. Values will depend on the type of fruit used. 
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg