Blackberry Jalapeño Balsamic Salsa
Blackberry Jalapeño Balsamic Salsa
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries, fresh, rinsed and halved
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or honey, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients: Rinse and halve the fresh blackberries. Finely mince the jalapeño, removing seeds and ribs for a milder salsa, or leaving some in for more heat. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the halved blackberries, minced jalapeño, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the balsamic vinegar, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar (or honey), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gently stir all ingredients together until they are well combined. Be careful not to mash the blackberries too much.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
For optimal flavor, allow the salsa to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This resting period helps the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Serve the Blackberry Jalapeño Balsamic Salsa immediately with grilled meats, fish, or as an appetizer with crostini. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
⏱️ 1 min
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Blackberry Jalapeño Balsamic Salsa
Ingredients
For the Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries, fresh, rinsed and halved
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced (remove seeds and ribs for less heat)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or honey, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients: Rinse and halve the fresh blackberries. Finely mince the jalapeño, removing seeds and ribs for a milder salsa, or leaving some in for more heat. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the fresh cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the halved blackberries, minced jalapeño, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the balsamic vinegar, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar (or honey), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gently stir all ingredients together until they are well combined. Be careful not to mash the blackberries too much.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
For optimal flavor, allow the salsa to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. This resting period helps the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Serve the Blackberry Jalapeño Balsamic Salsa immediately with grilled meats, fish, or as an appetizer with crostini. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
⏱️ 1 min