When it comes to salsas, the options are endless. Salsa can be made with many different fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and this article will focus on one of the most delicious and refreshing: blueberry salsa. This salsa is perfect for summer gatherings, as it is light, flavorful, and easy to make. It is also a great way to use up fresh blueberries, which are often plentiful during the summer months. Whether you are looking for a dip to serve with chips, a topping for tacos or fish, or a flavorful addition to your favorite grilled dishes, blueberry salsa is a great choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BLUEBERRY SALSA
This is a fruity and refreshing twist on salsa. Guests commonly line up to try it at parties, and they always leave satisfied.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place blueberries in a food processor; pulse five times or until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLUEBERRY SALSA
If the blueberries are not quite in season I like to do half blueberries and half raspberries, they sweeten it up a lot. It is great with chips or as a topping for pork and turkey london broil.
Provided by Liz Rosenfeld
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine chopped and whole blueberries, jalepeno pepper, onion, red pepper, lime juice, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHIPOTLE PORK LOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-KIWI SALSA
Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries make a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; you can test the meat by slicing it with a paring knife or using an instant-read thermometer, which should register 145ºF.
Provided by Drew Ramsey, M.D.
Categories HarperCollins Pork Roast Grill Kiwi Blueberry Cilantro Summer Dinner Spring Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To grill the pork loin, preheat a grill over high heat, or to roast, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Combine the kiwis, blueberries, cilantro onion, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and toss well. Set the salsa aside.
- Place the paprika or chipotle chile powder on a plate along with the turmeric, cumin, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll the pork loin in the spice mixture to coat. Drizzle the pork with the oil.
- To grill:
- Grease the grill with grapeseed oil. Adjust the grill flame setting to medium to medium-low.
- Place the loin on the grill and cook, turning often, until no longer translucent inside and cooked through, or until it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 20-25 minutes. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.
- To roast:
- Place the pork in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish and roast on the lower rack, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH BLUEBERRY SALSA
Give halibut a new, summery spin. The salsa may seem sophisticated, but it's really a cinch to prepare. -Donna Goutermont, Juneau, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, coarsely mash 1 cup blueberries. Stir in the onion, cilantro, jalapeno, orange juice, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper and remaining blueberries. Cover and chill until serving., Meanwhile, drizzle fillets with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining salt. Grill halibut, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BLUEBERRY-BASIL SALSA
With jalapenos and herbs, the berries make a piquant salsa for grilled chicken.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil it. Grill jalapenos until slightly charred and blistered, turning frequently, about 15 minutes. Using a paper towel, pull off stems and remove skins from chiles. Roughly chop flesh and seeds; set aside. Meanwhile, grill scallions, turning often, until soft and charred in spots, 3 to 4 minutes; set aside.
- Place 2 cups blueberries in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped, about five times. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add onion, jalapenos, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine.Add basil, cilantro, remaining cup blueberries, and oil; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the cayenne. Grill chicken until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place 4 grilled scallions on each plate, and top with chicken. Serve immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of blueberry salsa. Garnish with basil and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 g, Cholesterol 88 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g, Sodium 266 g
BLUEBERRY HABANERO SALSA
Our family favorite. This odd combination makes for a beautiful and delicious treat. I have substituted serrano peppers for a milder salsa, but prefer the fruity apricot taste of the habaneros. Sometimes to tone it down at the last minute I add blue agave.
Provided by B_aced
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 cup blueberries into a blender. Cover and blend until pureed. Coarsely chop remaining blueberries. Combine pureed blueberries, chopped blueberries, onion, tomatoes, sugar, habanero peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and Himalayan salt together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 17.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
MAINE WILD BLUEBERRY SALSA
An antioxidant powerhouse that tastes incredible. The contrast between the sweet wild blueberries and tartness of the onions, peppers and tomatoes, makes this a great dish on its own with tortilla chips or served alongside beef or chicken.
Provided by Ellen Farnsworth
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the skin of the tomatoes by slicing an X into the skin on the bottom. Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for about 15 seconds. Remove and place into a bowl of cold water. The skins should slip off easily. Peel the tomatoes, cut in half and remove the seeds. Chop the tomatoes and discard the seeds.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, blueberries, onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, Hungarian pepper, cilantro and parsley. Pour in the rice vinegar and olive oil and stir gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to blend. You may wish to drain the salsa slightly before serving, depending on how juicy your tomatoes are.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
BLUEBERRY GRAPEFRUIT SALSA
This salsa goes great with barbecued salmon.
Provided by Lori North
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dice grapefruit into blueberry-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add blueberries, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and honey; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
BLUEBERRY SALSA SALAD
For this deliciously different salad, Priscilla Gilbert tops mixed greens with a sweet-tart fruit medley seasoned with onion and cilantro. "It was a hit when I prepared it for our 50th wedding anniversary," she relates from Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, apple, orange, onion and cilantro. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, apple juice, sugar, oil and salt; drizzle over fruit mixture and toss to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes., Divide salad greens among six serving plates. Using a slotted spoon, arrange blueberry salsa over greens. Drizzle with dressing left in bowl. Sprinkle with blue cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLUEBERRY SALMON SALSA
Another refreshing salmon dinner, it brings the fruity flavor out with the fish. I serve with a crisp white wine. The
Provided by Tammywood
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl.
- Salt to taste.
- Cover and allow to stand 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill SeaBear Healthy Heart Wild Salmon Fillets (Sockeye Fillets).
- and serve salsa on top.
CHIPOTLE PORK LOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-KIWI SALSA
Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries make a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; you can test the meat by slicing it with a paring knife or using an instant-read thermometer, which should register 145ºF.
Categories HarperCollins Pork Roast Grill Kiwi Blueberry Cilantro Summer Dinner Spring Wheat/Gluten-Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To grill the pork loin, preheat a grill over high heat, or to roast, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Combine the kiwis, blueberries, cilantro onion, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and toss well. Set the salsa aside.
- Place the paprika or chipotle chile powder on a plate along with the turmeric, cumin, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll the pork loin in the spice mixture to coat. Drizzle the pork with the oil.
- To grill:
- Grease the grill with grapeseed oil. Adjust the grill flame setting to medium to medium-low.
- Place the loin on the grill and cook, turning often, until no longer translucent inside and cooked through, or until it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 20-25 minutes. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.
- To roast:
- Place the pork in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish and roast on the lower rack, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.
BLUEBERRY SALSA
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a bowl and serve with chicken brochette.
Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Salsa:
- Use fresh, ripe blueberries. This will ensure that your salsa has the best flavor and texture.
- Choose a variety of blueberries. Using a mix of sweet and tart blueberries will give your salsa a more complex flavor.
- Chop the blueberries evenly. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salsa.
- Use a sharp knife to dice the other ingredients. This will help prevent them from bruising and will make your salsa look more appealing.
- Taste the salsa as you make it. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Chill the salsa before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and will make the salsa more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Blueberry salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, and picnics. With its sweet and tangy flavor, blueberry salsa is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy blueberries, give this blueberry salsa recipe a try!
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