Name: Rustic Rhubarb Salsa
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rhubarb, diced; 1 cup sweet pepper, diced (yellow, red, or green); 1 cup cucumber, seeds removed and diced; 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 clove of garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 5 tablespoons Key lime juice (regular lime juice will do in a pinch); Salt and pepper to taste

Rustic Rhubarb Salsa

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We tend to treat rhubarb like a fruit; sometimes we forget that it’s actually a vegetable. And since it can be a little on the tart side (to say the least!), rhubarb can be the perfect surprise ingredient in your next salsa. Spice things up a bit with this new twist on salsa.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
Yield: Serves 12 1x
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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1 cup rhubarb, diced
1 cup sweet pepper, diced (yellow, red, or green)
1 cup cucumber, seeds removed and diced

1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons Key lime juice (regular lime juice will do in a pinch)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Stir in the rhubarb and cook for just 10 seconds.
Quickly drain the rhubarb and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain rhubarb and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add peppers, cucumber, jalapeño, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro to the bowl with the rhubarb.
Dissolve the brown sugar in a small bowl with the Key lime juice and pour it over the vegetables. Stir gently to thoroughly coat everything.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and stir again.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with chips or on lightly toasted baguette slices.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/rustic-rhubarb-salsa/