This spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers.

Ingredients:
1/2  cup    Brownwood Acres Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries
1/2     cup cherry preserves
2     Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2     cup chopped red onion
1/2     cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/4     cup chopped jalapeno peppers (approximately 2 medium)
1 to 2     Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1     tsp lime or lemon juice

Directions:
Combine dried cherries, preserves, and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well. Microwave on High (100% Power) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Stir in red onion, yellow bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.  Serve with grilled salmon or tuna.  It’s also excellent as a topping for hamburgers.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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