Ground Cherry Salsa

Thank you to CSA member Rebecca for sharing her adaption of the following Cook's Illustrated recipe! She writes, "As long as it adds up to 3 cups, you can vary the proportion of ground cherries and tomatoes."



Ground Cherry Salsa

Ingredients

1 pound ripe ground cherries, halved or smaller (about 2 cups)

½ pound Roma or cherry tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)

1 large jalapeno, seeds removed and finely minced

½ red onion, minced

1 small clove garlic, minced

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

½ teaspoon salt pinch ground pepper

2 to 6 teaspoons lime juice (1 to 2 limes)

sugar to taste (up to 1 teaspoon)



Directions

Place chopped tomatoes in a colander and let drain for 30 minutes. As they drain, layer ground cherries, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and cilantro on top. Shake colander to drain off excess juice; discard juice. Transfer to a bowl and add salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons lime juice. Toss to combine, taste, and add more lime juice and sugar to taste.

This salsa can be made 2 to 3 hours in advance, but hold off adding the salt, lime juice, and sugar till just before serving.