Northwest Cherry Salsa

Northwest Cherry Salsa

for all your summer cookouts

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 3m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (9 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

18
calories
0g
fat
5g
carbohydrates
0g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
55mg
sodium
Northwest Cherry Salsa

Recipe Description

Elevate your cookout menu with this quick fresh Northwest Cherry Salsa! With just a few simple ingredients, this chunky salsa is bold and beautiful. A squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of lemon zest enhance the flavor of fresh sweet cherries and add a tangy twist. A dash of hot pepper sauce adds a delightful kick, and a tad of Worcestershire sauce makes this salsa taste amazing. Chop some basil and toss it into your salsa for extra fresh flavor. A perfect combination of flavors and textures!  

To make, you’ll just toss all the ingredients together and then refrigerate the salsa for at least 1 hour. This simple summery salsa pairs beautifully with any grilled meat, poultry, or white fish. Enjoy! 

To make the Northwest Cherry Salsa, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Northwest Cherry Salsa

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 1 - Northwest Cherry Salsa

    To a bowl, add 1 cup fresh pitted and chopped dark sweet cherries, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, and a dash of hot pepper sauce.

  2. 2

    Toss

    1 min
    Step 2 - Northwest Cherry Salsa

    Toss to combine. Taste and add more seasonings if you wish.

  3. 3

    Chill

    1h
    Step 3 - Northwest Cherry Salsa

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Northwest Cherry Salsa

    Serve with protein of choice.

Enjoy this Northwest Cherry Salsa with your favorite grilled meat, poultry or white fish! It’s bold, bright, and so fast to make. Try out this easy recipe and share your feedback in the comments!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Sophie
March 19, 2025
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So fresh delicious!

Mike
January 27, 2025
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Made this Northwest Cherry Salsa for our family BBQ. It was super simple and added a fresh twist to our grilled chicken. The flavors popped and everyone loved it. Will definitely make again for sure.

Ryan Adams
January 17, 2025
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Superb salsa creation!

Vanessa
January 11, 2025
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This Cherry Salsa is superb! Made it for a BBQ last weekend and folks couldn't get enough. The mix of flavors is just right, and it was so easy to whip up while my kids played outside. Totally impressed!

Mark Smith
January 8, 2025
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Simply delicious salsa!

HappyH85
December 15, 2024
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OMG, this Northwest Cherry Salsa is off the charts! Totally nailed it for my BBQ last weekend. I was like, 'wow, I made that?' The sweet cherries and zesty kick are just insane. Super duper easy to throw together!

Maddy
September 25, 2024
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Man, this Northwest Cherry Salsa is lit. Whipped it up for a BBQ last week, and folks couldn't get enough. So fresh and easy—definitely my go-to for summer cookouts.

Fernando López
September 6, 2024
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Increíble! Esta salsa de cereza fue el hit en nuestra BBQ familiar. Mis hijos amaron su dulzura, y yo disfruté cada bocado. Definitivamente volveré a hacerla!

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