Best Cherry And Spring Onion Salsa Recipes

CHARRED BREAD WITH RICOTTA AND CHERRY SALSA

Charred Bread with Ricotta and Cherry Salsa image

The cherry salsa recipe atop this bruschetta-like appetizer is also delicious as a condiment for grilled or roast pork.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories Bon Appétit Summer Appetizer Cherry Ricotta Lemon Juice Green Onion/Scallion Vegetarian Bread

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 spring onions, preferably red, white/red and green parts separated, thinly sliced on a steep diagonal
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 ounces fresh cherries (about 2 1/4 cups), pitted, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slivers
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 baguette, sliced in half lengthwise
12 ounces whole-milk fresh ricotta
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

Toss white/red parts of spring onions and lemon juice in a medium bowl to coat and let sit 10 minutes.
Add spring onion greens, cherries, and 1/2 cup oil to bowl and toss gently again to incorporate; season cherry salsa with kosher salt and pepper.
Prepare a grill for medium-low heat. Brush cut sides of baguette with oil. Grill, cut sides down, until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Let toasts cool for a minute, then spread generous amounts of ricotta over both pieces. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Cut each half on a diagonal into 6 pieces. Arrange on a platter and, using a slotted spoon, top with cherry salsa.
Do Ahead
Cherry salsa can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

CHERRY AND SPRING ONION SALSA

Cherry and Spring Onion Salsa image

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories quick, condiments

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small red spring onion bulb and greens
3 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups pitted cherries, or about 8 ounces
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Finely dice spring onion bulb and greens. Place 3 tablespoons diced bulb and 1 tablespoon greens in a small bowl and pour lemon juice over them. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
Halve the cherries and slice into slivers. Place cherries, herbs, jalapeño, olive oil and salt in a medium-size bowl and stir to combine.
Add onion and greens, taste and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
Let the salsa sit for at least 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams