Wisconsin cherry season has arrived in Door County! If you have found yourself with an abundance of cherries are are looking for new cherry recipes to try this summer, look no further than this Wisconsin Cherry Salsa recipe.
Last year, we had the opportunity to meet up with cherry growers, Terry and Toni Sorenson. This opportunity showed us the sustainability behind Door County cherries and how growers work hard to reduce their environmental impact.
Cherry trees were first planted in Door County in 1896 and have since grown into a major attraction for locals and tourists alike! This little fruit has a massive impact on Wisconsin’s agricultural economy, growing over 10 million pounds of fruit in 2023, valued at $2 million. This impact goes well beyond the fruit itself, having influence on employment, tourism and other businesses that rely on the cherry growing season.
Take a moment to celebrate cherry season by blending sweet and savory with this delicious cherry salsa!
Wisconsin Cherry Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cherries washed, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 small jalapeno pepper diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Juice of one lime
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash, pit and chop cherries. Set aside.
- Prepare peppers, onion and garlic by chopping either by hand or in a food processor. Combine with chopped cherries in a medium bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture and add cumin, salt and pepper (to taste). Mix well to combine.
- Allow salsa to sit for 10 minutes before enjoying.
- Enjoy fresh with tortilla chips. Refrigerate in an airtight container.