Delicious and sweet grape salsa
I made the shrimp with grape salsa and pearl couscous dish from Sun Basket tonight, and while the majority of the meal was good-but-not-amazing, the grape salsa was a standout hit. It's bright, summery, and sweet without being too syrupy or sugary - and even better, it's fast and easy to make. (This recipe serves two.)
Ingredients
- 5 ounces red and green grapes
- 1 lime
- 3 or 4 large sprigs fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Remove any stems from the grapes; cut the grapes in half.
- Juice the lime
- Coarsely chop the cilantro.
In a medium bowl, stir together the grapes, the lime juice, cilantro, the pumpkin seeds, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
That's it! So simple, but so so good! This may be my new go-to for quick things to make for potlucks and parties. Enjoy!
Is it kind of like mango salsa? Sounds interesting.
A bit less sweet. I love mangos, but mango salsa can be a little too sweet for me in the context of dinner (versus, say, dessert.) The cilantro adds just a little bitterness that cuts a little of the sweetness of the grapes, but still leaves them sweet without being overbearing.
Hm, interesting! I've never tried it before, but grape salsa sounds really pleasant and refreshing.
It's delicious! Give it a try and let me know how you like it!
Looks delicious!