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Persimmon Salsa
Enjoy the fresh flavor of Persimmon Salsa Fresca as a quick appetizer or snack, served with tortilla chips or as a side dish served with any grilled meats, fish or tofu.Nutrition facts are calculated for 2.5 cups of salsa and not for individual servings.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Fuyu persimmons diced (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1 small tomato finely diced (with some of the seeds removed)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- fresh lime juice about 2 teaspoons or more to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the diced persimmons, diced onion, diced jalapeño , tomato and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add the pomegranate seeds (arils) and lime juice. Toss to combine. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, quesadillas or tacos. It can also be served as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, etc.
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Notes
- If possible, make the salsa at least an hour before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Chop ingredients into small uniform pieces. Smaller pieces are easier to scoop up!
- As an appetizer, serve with tortilla chips or pita chips.
- As a side dish, serve it with grilled meats, pan seared fish or tofu.
- Leftovers can be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- You can use fresh lemon juice instead of fresh lime juice.
- Instead of fresh cilantro, use fresh basil or parsley.
- This recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups (depending on the size of the persimmons). The nutrition facts reflect the amount of calories in 2 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
111g
(37%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
1185mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
601IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
211mg
(234%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 111g | 37% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1185mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 601IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 211mg | 234% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.