Blueberry Lime Salsa.
I made you something with vegetables!
Sort of. [?]
It’s really important that I stress the vegetableness going on today considering I have a mouthful of white trash this very instant. Are you familiar with white trash? And I’m talking about the sweet and salty snack mix and not your friendly neighbors with the braid down the middle of their back [him] and the nasty chewing tobacco habit [her].
Let me enlighten you: white trash is a mix of a bunch of snacky foods like Cherrios [healthy!], pretzels [healthy?], raisins [definitely healthy!], m&m’s [healthy! antioxidants, duh.], and/or peanuts [healthy! can you say protein?] all covered in white chocolate and clumped into perfect grabby bite-sized treats that are nearly impossible to stop eating. It’s like someone [maybe your neighbors?] laced them with heroin or something. But looking at it this way, it’s basically a bunch of healthy stuff covered in some chocolate so it’s like… a legitimate snack. Or something.
But back to the important stuff: the vegetables.
Since the minute our yearly trip up North was in reach, I was excitedly scouring my favorite local foodie websites in anticipation of what I would bring home. Each year we do quite a number on American Spoon and stock up for the year; as I was adding jars of raw honey, dried cherries by the pound, mango butter and maple cream to the list, I spied the blueberry lime preserves that I love so much. Smeared perfectly on a lightly toasted English muffin or a crusty cracker, this flavor combination totally rocks my world.
As if I had nothing else to do, I decided that I needed something blueberry lime in my life immediately… like, yesterday. Sort of like when I need bacon in cookies or cake batter in my booze. Totally reasonable and deserving of such attention. And since canning isn’t quite my thing (umm, what would I drink my margaritas out of??), salsa seemed like the obvious choice. Plus, it wouldn’t take as much time out of my day to do important things like watch Sopranos reruns and make lists of foods I’m going to buy that make my invisible internet friends like me more.
[P.S. if anyone in my family thinks I’m leaving American Spoon without 22 jars of this milk caramel, they’re completely off their rocker. ]
I spun a bunch of blueberries and lime stuff around in my food processor and it was a dream come true. I never add blueberries to my traditional fruit salsa and now I’m wondering… why the heck not? Pretty colors. Pretty tastes. I just want to spoon this goodness into my mouth. And that there I did.
Holy moly. This needs to happen in your kitchen.
Blueberry Lime Salsa
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 5 medium strawberries
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- juice of two limes
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 avocado, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, strawberries, onion, lime zest, juice and cilantro in a food processor or blender and pulse. The consistency is up to you but I like to leave mine a bit chunky, so I only pulse it about 5-6 times. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Scrape salsa into a bowl and fold in chopped avocado. Serve with pita or corn chips, or on top of fish or chicken.
Notes
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182 Comments on “Blueberry Lime Salsa.”
This looks wonderful! I love all your salsa combos! And bluebery lime is a great combo- one of my fav summer drinks is blueberries, mint, gin (or vodka), soda water, and a little lime… try it. DELISH!
I’ve never thought to combine fruit into my salsa :D mmm
Oh my… you must, you must!
Yum- so perfect for summer! And full of antioxidants too! :)
This looks really good! I would only add a couple of whole blueberries at the end :)
That’s an awesome idea!
yum! i love making my own salsa, it’s so much better than store bought (most of the time). I did one with grapes the other day, and I love the idea of blueberries!
Grapes!? I love that idea!
I love fruit salsas but never thought to include blueberries in there.
You should do a post about White Trash! I’ve heard of it but never tried it.
Oh goodness… hahah.
I’m a salsa fiend, so this is perfect! And I agree, it NEEDS to happen in my kitchen. Excuse me while I go buy some blueberries!
What an awesome idea for the salsa!!!! :D
That’s SUCH a pretty color! I kind of want to wear a shirt or something that looks like that salsa…is that weird?
Ive never had white trash-sounds yummy!! And fruit salsas are such a great switch up. I like how this isnt super chunky, the man is not a chunky salsa fan
I can’t wait to see what you made with this! I’m thinking cinnamon sugar pita chips dipped in this salsa would be amazing:-)
This might be the recipe of yours that I’m most excited about which is saying a lot considering how I’ve devoured a batch or two of plenty of your recipes before. I love fresh berries and lime in anything is my absolute favorite. I can’t wait to try this!
That’s so creative! I love it! I bet it’s absolutely divine on salmon…
I’ve heard of pineapple and peach salsa before but never blueberry! This is awesome and it looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing, Jess! :-D
Wow…this salsa looks amazing! I have made pineapple and mango salsa, but never tried blueberries and strawberries! I love the color, and I spy me some tilapia under that salsa! YUM!
How is it possible that I have never had (or even heard of) white trash? It sounds addicting!
Yum, again! I usually add tropical fruits, but this sounds very fine. Almost like it’s another excuse for me to break out the crusty white bread (I have to finish the loaf, after all) and smear it in the goodness…
I am loving all of the sweet salsas around the blogosphere…so yum!
mmmm..this looks like it’s packed full of flavor! what a fun summer twist on regular salsa.
That caramel sounds delightful!!!
what a wonderful looking recipe! it looks like it would be absolutely divine on salmon!
This sounds amazing. I have blueberries that are slightly passed their prime that would be perfect for this…now for getting a lime… ;)
You crack me up every time I read your posts! I wish you could bring back a jar of caramel for me! This salsa looks amazing by the way :D
Thanks Adrienne!
I’ve never added blueberries to a salsa type mix either! And, if that is fried fish that it’s served on top of (at least it looks that way), omg you’re a genius b/c that sounds incredibly good!
This looks so good, but limes make me itchy in my throat. Sometimes I substitute lemons for limes in recipes, think that would work? And, yes, it is an absolute travesty that I cannot imbibe margaritas for fear of itchy throat and hives. No mojitos for me either, don’t you feel bad for me?
More than you know!! Yes, I think lemons will suffice. ;)
This salsa is so pretty!!
And yes, I’m familiar with white trash…both kinds :-)
This sounds delicious! And so fresh, perfect for summer!
Oh delish! I love making fresh fruit salsas. I’ve not made one with blueberries though.
This looks delicious!
You are the queen of 1. amazing salsa combos 2. fruit-inspired salsas
I love you for not putting garlic into this salsa. And minimal salt. Not a fan of those. I know, crazy but true.
Hope you’re enjoying your vacay. Given the IG pics, you are. SO happy for you :)
That is b.e.a.utiful!
My version of white trash is this stuff: http://bakeeatrepeat.blogspot.com/2011/07/crazy-good-white-chocolate-popcorn.html. I pretend pretzel M & Ms and popcorn smothered in white chocolate and butter is healthy, but secretly I know it will kill me someday. Still can’t stop eating it.
Ahhhhh you make the best things that i have to make immediately!
Blueberry and lime? Why have i never thought of that?
Yeah you had me a little confused with the white trash :)
I recently moved to Chicagoland from Atlanta, and you’ve got me wanting to take a trip out to Michigan just for some raw honey and maple cream :)
I’ve never heard of the edible type of white trash, so I am glad you explained it. I thought you were about to start talking like white trash or something? That would be entertaining for a short bit. But instead I am now craving something that I don’t know where to get my hands on it! And I want to mix it into this salsa…?
I love fruit salsa, but I’ve never added blueberries. Great idea!
Look at the colours, how wonderful!
Love the color!
I am now tempted to order one of everything from American Spoon! That store looks divine, as does this blueberry salsa.
Oh my gosh.. please order something. Everything is SO GOOD.
MAMA.
Genius idea. I’d slurp it up too, in one…well, slurp.
But I’d try to remain lady like.
OH WHO AM I EVEN KIDDING?
Looks good!! Love the colors and I imagine it is super flavorful!
I have never heard of this white trash you speak of.
I feel so deprived.
it.is.addicting.
Wow, this looks amazing! I might have to make this for my next girl’s night in!
Sounds like the perfect combination of flavors and easy to make!
i almost spit out my morning tea (very important for waking up) all over my keyboard when i read the white trash in your mouth comment… i love innuendo!!
i also love salsa – mango much be nice in here too. vegetables are good. mixed with fruit, even better. mixed with a spec of spice, hello georgia!!! ;) might i suggest a bit of red chili in there?? sweet and spicy is always interesting!
That sounds delish! :)
We just made this to top some pecan cod with! It’s absolutely refreshing and delicious and ingenious! We ate it just as u’ve written it which was awesome, and then thought to add our last lonely habenero and that’s awesome too if u like it spicy! Thanks for another great lunch!!
I am thrilled you liked it! :)
You DID make me something with vegetables! Thank you!
This looks delicious! I love your idea of putting it on top of chicken or fish. Sounds like a yummy combo!
I think I’m gonna need to buy some of that maple cream you linked to…holy cow that sounds amazing.
I bought some tonight! So good.
Neat recipe! I really like the combination of ingredients you used here. Yum!
This looks amazing! The color is beautiful. I’ll be sure to be on my best behavior so I can find out about the deliciousness you topped with this salsa :)
That’s a pretty brilliant idea. All of my favorite foods combined…and I NEVER would have thought of adding blueberries to salsa in a million years. Add a margarita on the side, and you have PERFECTION. Cheers!
How long do you think this will last in the fridge? Wasn’t sure with the avocado in it…
Mine lasted 3 days – as long as it’s sealed tight you should be good to go!
I heart salsa on everything pretty much (esp eggs!), but i’ve never had blueberry.. Pineapple and peach, yes, but this time you’ve really gone outside the box lady. :-)