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.
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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Recipe 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
Nutrition Facts
Persimmon Salsa
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 9mg0%
Potassium 1185mg34%
Carbohydrates 111g37%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 601IU12%
Vitamin C 211mg256%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.