Aronia Berry Salsa

**Get this ingredient at Honey’s Farm Store, open Saturdays and Sundays year-round, 10am-4pm

Recipe by Rebecca Feldman, Honey’s Holistic Chef

Serves 4-6


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen aronia berries** (thawed if frozen)

  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced

  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)

  • ½ cup tomatoes, finely diced 

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced small 

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • 1 Tablespoon honey** 

  • Himalayan pink salt** to taste

  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste


Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 small peach, finely diced for extra summer sweetness

  • 1 clove garlic, minced for more punch 


Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the aronia berries, onion, jalapeño, tomato, red pepper, and cilantro. Add the lime zest and juice and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Let the salsa sit for at least 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. For deeper flavor, refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Goes well with grilled chicken or fish, tacos, Buddha bowls, roasted sweet potatoes, or tortilla chips.


Chef’s Tips:

  • If your Aronia berries are very tart, lightly mash about ¼ of them to release some juice and mellow the flavor.

  • This salsa keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days and gets better the next day.