Savory Rhubarb Salsa
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
26 kcal
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Cuisine
North American
Savory Rhubarb Salsa
Description
Savory Rhubarb Salsa highlights diced rhubarb that is gently macerated with sugar, vinegar, and salt to soften its tartness while preserving a crisp texture. The addition of finely chopped red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro introduces layers of sharpness, mild heat, and herbaceous freshness. Lime juice brightens the salsa, while ground coriander and cumin add subtle earthy warmth.
The salsa is stirred together and seasoned to taste, providing a balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet notes. It can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a lively accompaniment for tortilla chips or a flavorful complement to grilled meats such as pork or sausages. The method of maceration enhances the rhubarb’s flavor without losing its texture, creating a unique take on traditional salsa.
Allowing the rhubarb to sit with sugar before combining the other ingredients is key to taming its sharpness without softening it too much. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving to suit personal taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 c rhubarb Finely diced (approx ⅛" dice)
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ c red onion Finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño Very finely diced, small to medium
- 1 cilantro Approx. ½ c chopped, small bunch
- ½ lime Juiced
- ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander Each
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin Each
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Mix together rhubarb, sugar, vinegar and salt and let sit while chopping other ingredients and up to 30 minutes before. Stir occasionally.
- Once the jalapeno, onion and cilantro are chopped, add them and the rest of the ingredients. Stir gently and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips and margaritas or as a condiment for grilled pork or dinner sausages.
Notes
- Soaking the rhubarb in sugar before adding the other ingredients reduces its tartness and helps keep the pieces crisp.
- Serve this salsa as a fresh, vibrant topping for grilled pork, sausages, or alongside tortilla chips and margaritas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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