Firecracker Salsa

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Firecracker Salsa

(Photo Courtesy of The Cherry Marketing Institute)

Serves: 6-8


	Ingredients 1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1/2 cup cherry preserves 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers (approximately 2 medium) 1 to 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp lime or lemon juice

Method
Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in red onion, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate, covered 3 to 4 hours or overnight. Serve with grilled swordfish or tuna. It's also excellent as a topping for hamburgers.

Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

Recipe Courtesy of The Cherry Marketing Institute.